ὀψίας δὲ γ. It is evening, and the company are at supper, and during the meal (ἐσθιόντων αὐ., Matthew 26:21) Jesus made a startling announcement. At what stage is not indicated. Elsner suggests a late stage: “Cumfere comedissent; vergente ad finem coenâ,” because an early announcement would have killed appetite.

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Old Testament