IT WAS NOW TWO DAYS BEFORE THE FEAST OF PASSOVER. See notes on Matthew 26:1-16. This action of the Jewish leaders (Sanhedrin) took place on Wednesday. The anointing happened the Saturday before this, and is mentioned now in connection with Judas. John 12:1-8 points out that it was Judas who complain... [ Continue Reading ]
Then Judas Iscariot. See notes on Matthew 26:14-16.... [ Continue Reading ]
ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE FEAST OF UNLEAVENED BREAD. This lasted seven days after the Passover, and also celebrated the Rescue from Egypt. See notes on Matthew 26:17-19.... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN IT WAS EVENING. On the Lord's last Passover [the Last Supper] see notes on Matthew 26:20-25. Also see notes _on_ John 13:21-30.... [ Continue Reading ]
JESUS WAS STILL SPEAKING. See notes on Matthew 26:47-56. Only Mark tells the incident in Mark 14:51-52. Many think the "certain young man" was Mark himself. Mark's mother lived in Jerusalem (Acts 12:12; Acts 12:25), and some think the Passover was eaten and the Lord's Supper instituted in the upstai... [ Continue Reading ]
THEN THEY TOOK JESUS TO THE HIGH PRIEST'S HOUSE. See notes on Matthew 26:57-68. Compare the parallel verses in the other Gospels,... [ Continue Reading ]
PETER WAS STILL DOWN IN THE COURTYARD. See notes on Matthew 26:69-75. And he broke down and CRIED. The Greek uses a verb which shows _continuous actions,_ to emphasize Peter's sorrow. _Geikie_ writes: "It is a touching and beautiful tradition, true to the sincerity of his repentance, if not as a his... [ Continue Reading ]