Mark 14:14

say ye to the goodman of the house The words addressed to him, and the confidential nature of the communication, make it probable that the owner of the house was a believing follower. "Discipulus, sed non ex duodecim," Bengel. Some have conjectured it was Joseph of Arimathæa, others John Mark; but the Gospels and tradition alike are silent. "Universal hospitality prevailed in this matter, and the only recompence that could be given was the skin of the paschal lamb, and the earthen dishes used at the meal." Geikie, ii. 462.

the guestchamber Curiously translated by Wyclif, "my fulfilling, or etyng place." The original word only occurs here, in the parallel Luke 22:11, and Luke 2:7, "and she brought forth her firstborn son, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."