Luke 22:63–71
Christ’s humiliation cannot conceal His coming exaltation.
63 The men who held Jesus mocked him and beat him.
64 Having blindfolded him, they struck him on the face and asked him, “Prophesy! Who is the one who struck you?”
65 They spoke many other things against him, insulting him.
66 As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people were gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you won’t believe,
68 and if I ask, you will in no way answer me or let me go.
69 From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
70 They all said, “Are you then the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say it, because I am.”
71 They said, “Why do we need any more witness? For we ourselves have heard from his own mouth!”
Christ’s humiliation cannot conceal His coming exaltation.
To demonstrate Jesus’ clear self-identification as Messiah and exalted Son of Man despite rejection.
Following Peter’s denial (22:54–62), this section presents Jesus’ steadfast confession in contrast to Peter’s fear. It transitions into the Roman trial before Pilate (23:1–5).
The Passover Betrayal, the New Covenant Meal, and the Suffering Servant King
Jesus willingly gives himself as the Passover-fulfilling new covenant Savior, submits to the Father’s will in suffering, intercedes for failing disciples, and confesses his identity as the enthroned Son of Man and Son of God.