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Luke 22:1

Luke 22:1
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The feast of unleavened bread, etc. - See this largely explained, Exo 23:14 (note); Leviticus 23:2-40 (note), and on Mat 26:2 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 22:1-6

The year of the redeemed is now come, which had been from eternity fixed in the divine counsels, and long looked for by them that waited for the consolation of Israel. After the revolutions of many…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

drew nigh Rather, was drawing near.

which is called the Passover This little explanation shews most clearly that St Luke is writing mainly for Gentiles. Strictlyspeaking the Passover was…