Introductory (Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2). ἤγγιζεν, drew near, for the more definite note of time in parallels. ἡ ἑορτὴ, etc.: the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Passover are treated as one. Mk. distinguishes them. Lk. writes for Gentiles; hence his “ called ” the passover (ἡ λεγομένη).

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