Matthew 26:5

The Plot to Kill Jesus · Matthew 26:1–5
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Translations

Modern
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Traditional
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Literal
But they were saying, “Not during the feast, lest a riot might take place among the people.”
Latin
Dicebant autem: Non in die festo, ne forte tumultus fieret in populo.

Original

Greek
English
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

Notes

At Passover, Jerusalem was crowded with pilgrims. The Jewish leaders feared losing their authority if they caused or permitted anything that looked like a revolt against Rome (see Matthew 21:8–11, 14–16).

Theme notes and profiles

Annas and Caiaphas

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:1–2 Luke 22:1–2 John 11:45–57

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Caiaphas Elder Gospel of Matthew Passion

Topics

Government: Constitutes Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus