Luke 22:7
When the day of the Festival of the unleavened bread came, on which the Passover lambs had to be killed,
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In The King James Version
Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.
In Context
6So Judas assented, and looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them, in the absence of a crowd.
Cross References
Matthew 26:17On the first day of the Festival of the unleavened bread, the disciples came up to Jesus, and said, “Where do you wish us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?”
Luke 22:1The feast of the unleavened bread, known as the Passover, was near.
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:2-7
The Treachery of Judas. 1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover. 2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people. 3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. 4 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them. 5 And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money. 6 And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the… Read the whole commentary →