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Matthew 26:17

Matthew 26:17
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he said, go into the city to such a man,.... That is, to such a man in the city of Jerusalem, for, as yet, they were in Bethany, or at the Mount of Olives however, without the city; he does not…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 26:17-19

See also Mar 14:12-16; Luk 22:7-13. Mat 26:17 The first day ... - The feast continued “eight” days, including the day on which the paschal lamb was killed and eaten, Exo 12:15. That was the fourteenth…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Matthew 26:17-19

Preparations for the Last Supper

Mar 14:12-16; Luk 22:7-13

Nisan 13 from the sunset of Wednesday to the sunset of Thursday Jesus seems to have passed in retirement; no events are recorded.