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Luke 22

Luke 22:1

The Plot to Kill Jesus · Luke 22:1–2
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Translations

Modern
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,
Traditional
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
Literal
And the Feast of the Unleavened, called the Passover, was drawing near.
Latin
Appropinquabat autem dies festus azymorum, qui dicitur Pascha:

Original

Greek
English
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching,

Notes

Luke 22:1

The Passover meal was held on the 15th of Nisan (March~April) in the Jewish calendar and was immediately followed by the seven-day Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 12:1–20; 23:15; 34:18; Deuteronomy 16:1–8). This feast is sometimes also called Passover.

Luke 22:1–6

The religious leaders who had been plotting against Jesus (see 19:47) found their opportunity when Judas Iscariot approached them with an offer to betray Jesus.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 26:1–5 Mark 14:1–2 John 11:45–57

People

Passover: An annual Jewish feast commemorating the Exodus

Glossary

Feasts and Festivals of Israel Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of not Particularly Described The Feast of the Passover: Called The: Feast of Unleavened Bread