Luke 22:11

and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus instructs two disciples to locate a man carrying a water jug in Jerusalem and deliver a specific inquiry to the owner of the house he enters. This instruction occurs during the final hours before his arrest, immediately preceding the Passover meal.

The words — οἰκοδεσπότης (oikodespótēs) translates literally to "master of the house," specifying that the message is directed to the property owner rather than a casual host.

The thread — The address "The Teacher" appears in John 11:28 when Martha tells Mary that Jesus is present and waiting. Jesus' authoritative provision for his needs is also recorded in Matthew 21:3 regarding the acquisition of a donkey, while Revelation 3:20 depicts Christ standing at a door seeking to enter and dine.

Why it lands — The text states that Jesus deliberately directs the location and preparations for his final Passover, requiring the reader to acknowledge his sovereign control over the events of his crucifixion week.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?

Cross-references

John 11:28 After Martha had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside to tell her, “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.”
Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
Matthew 21:3 If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
Luke 19:5 When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.”
Luke 19:31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
Luke 19:34 “The Lord needs it,” they answered.