Luke 22:63
“And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.”

What does Luke 22:63 mean?
Luke 22:63 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him." This verse takes place shortly after Jesus has been arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane and is being led away to face trial and ultimately his crucifixion. The…
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As we delve into the profound depths of Luke 22:63, we encounter a moment so crucial that it reverberates throughout history: "And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him." This verse raises a multitude of emotional and theological reflections that demand our attention…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is heavy, burdened with the weight of our human condition and the manifestations of the darkness that dwells within. I am reminded of the poignant moment captured in Luke 22:63: "And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and…
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