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Luke 22:19
He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me."
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Interpretation

Jesus teaches a remember me that is worked out in study and play in Luke 22:19—look for "given" and "took". Give remember me with time and attention—turn hope into steady work.

Context

The setting is Luke—gospel narrative, developing remember me. Read in Luke 22, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “given” alongside “took”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early attribution points to Luke the physician (companion of Paul) for Luke. Luke is frequently described this way: Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.. Scholars commonly date Luke AD 80–90. Luke seems aimed at Broader Greco‑Roman audience.. A careful narrative for a wide audience. A careful historian-theologian frames a universal horizon.

More details
Traditional:Luke the physician (companion of Paul)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.
Date:AD 80–90
Audience:Broader Greco‑Roman audience.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46