ἔλεγον δὲ : δὲ points back to Matthew 26:1, which fixes the passion in Passover time, while the Sanhedrists thought it prudent to keep off the holy season for reason given. μὴ, etc., to avoid uproar apt to happen at Passover time, Josephus teste (B. J., i., 4, 3).

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