Matthew 26:17-19·~1 min
Preparing the Passover
On the first day of Unleavened Bread, the disciples ask where to prepare the Passover. Jesus sends them to a certain man in the city, names his approaching time, and says he will keep the meal with his disciples at that house. They obey and prepare the Passover.
O17n the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” 18He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” 19So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
Section summaryThe disciples ask where to prepare the Passover meal. Jesus sends them into the city with a message for a certain man, and they prepare everything as he directs.
Role in the chapterThis section shows Jesus ordering the meal that will frame his final words with the disciples.