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I am going to celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> “As you go into the city,” he told them, “you will see a certain man. Tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My time has come, and I will eat the Passover meal with my disciples at your house.’” <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’” <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He 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.’” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Go into the city unto a certain man and tell him the Teacher says, 'My time is near; I will keep the Passover with you with My disciples.'" <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.” ’ ” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am keeping the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’” <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said, &#8220Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, &#8216The Teacher says, &#8220My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples."&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’” <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is near; I am keeping the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’” <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time [to suffer and atone for sin] is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’” <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Go into the city to a certain man,” he said, “and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: My time is near; I am celebrating the Passover at your place with my disciples.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Go into the city to a certain man,&#8221 He said, &#8220and tell him, The Teacher says: My time is near; I am celebrating the Passover at your place with My disciples.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus told them to go to a certain man in the city and tell him, "Our teacher says, 'My time has come! I want to eat the Passover meal with my disciples in your home.'" <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He said, "Go to a certain man in the city, and tell him that the teacher says, 'My time is near. I will celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house.'" <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Go to a certain man in the city," he said to them, "and tell him: 'The Teacher says, My hour has come; my disciples and I will celebrate the Passover at your house.'" <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> He said, "Go to a certain man in the city and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near. I will celebrate the Passover with my disciples at your house."'" <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He 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.?? <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> He said, "Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near. I will observe the Passover with my disciples at your house."'" <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples."'" <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say to him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Go into the city," He replied, "to a certain man, and tell him, 'The Teacher says, My time is close at hand. It is at your house that I shall keep the Passover with my disciples.'" <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said, “Go away into the city, to such a one, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near; near you I keep the Passover with My disciples”; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Go into the city unto a certain man and tell him the Teacher says, 'My time is near; I will keep the Passover with you with My disciples.'" <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he said, 'Go away to the city, unto such a one, and say to him, The Teacher saith, My time is nigh; near thee I keep the passover, with my disciples;' <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, Retire ye into the city, to a certain person, and say to him, The teacher says, My time is near; with thee do I the pascha with my disciples.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But Jesus said: Go ye into the city to a certain man, and say to him: the master saith, My time is near at hand, with thee I make the pasch with my disciples. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing the Passover with you, along with my disciples.’ ” <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The teacher says, “My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” ’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to them, Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, Our Master says, My time has come, I will observe the passover with my disciples at your house. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said to them, “Go to the city to a certain man and say to him, 'Our Rabbi says, 'My time is come. I will perform the Passover at your place with my disciples'.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He replied: Go into the city, to a certain man, and say to him, The Teacher says, My time is near; I will keep the passover at your house, with my disciples. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said; <FR>Go into the city to a certain one, and say to him; The Teacher says; My time is nigh; I make the passover with you along with my disciples.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said, Go into the city, unto such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the passover with my disciples at thy house. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he said, go into the city to such a man, and say to him, the master sends you word that his time is at hand, and he designs to keep the passover now at your house with his disciples. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Go into the city," He replied, "to a certain man, and tell him, 'The Teacher says, My time is close at hand. It is at your house that I shall keep the Passover with my disciples.'" <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>"Go away into the city to such a one, and say to him, 'The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; with you I observe the passover together with My disciples.'"<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>Go into the city, to such a man, and tell him, The master saith, my time is near, I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples:<Fr> and the disciples did as Jesus ordered them, <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7999" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Preparing the Passover</a> 17On 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?” 18<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He answered,</a> <a href="/greek/5217.htm" title="5217: Hypagete (V-PMA-2P) -- To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.">“Go</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4172.htm" title="4172: polin (N-AFS) -- A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.">city</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">a</a> <a href="/greek/1170.htm" title="1170: deina (N-AMS) -- So and so, such a one, where the name of the person is known but not used. Probably from the same as deinos; so and so.">certain man</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipate (V-AMA-2P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">tell</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskalos (N-NMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">Teacher</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">‘My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairos (N-NMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: engys (Adv) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">near.</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">I will keep</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3957.htm" title="3957: pascha (N-ANS) -- The feast of Passover, the Passover lamb. Of Chaldee origin; the Passover.">Passover</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">at</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your house.’” </a> 19So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/12-3.htm">Exodus 12:3-11</a> Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. / If the household is too small for a whole lamb, they are to share with the nearest neighbor based on the number of people, and apportion the lamb accordingly. / Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. ... <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Mark 14:13-16</a> So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ / And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.” ... <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Luke 22:10-13</a> He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters, / and say to the owner of that house, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is the guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ / And he will show you a large upper room, already furnished. Make preparations there.” ... <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a> Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-1.htm">Deuteronomy 16:1-8</a> Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ... <a href="/john/11-55.htm">John 11:55</a> Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. <a href="/2_chronicles/35-1.htm">2 Chronicles 35:1-19</a> Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ... <a href="/leviticus/23-5.htm">Leviticus 23:5-8</a> The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. ... <a href="/numbers/9-2.htm">Numbers 9:2-5</a> “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” / So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover, ... <a href="/john/2-13.htm">John 2:13</a> When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/6-4.htm">John 6:4</a> Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near. <a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Hebrews 11:28</a> By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. <a href="/2_kings/23-21.htm">2 Kings 23:21-23</a> The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say to him, The Master said, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples.Go.<a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Mark 14:13-16</a> And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him… <a href="/luke/22-10.htm">Luke 22:10-13</a> And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in… The Master.<a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a> And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.<a href="/matthew/21-3.htm">Matthew 21:3</a> And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.<a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8,10</a> But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren… My time.<a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Matthew 26:2</a> Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.<a href="/luke/22-53.htm">Luke 22:53</a> When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.<a href="/john/7-6.htm">John 7:6,30</a> Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-15.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-19.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/matthew/24-18.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/25-26.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/24-33.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Passover</a> <a href="/matthew/23-10.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-19.htm">Appointed</a> <a href="/luke/15-23.htm">Celebrate</a> <a href="/matthew/27-7.htm">City</a> <a href="/matthew/26-45.htm">Close</a> <a href="/matthew/26-19.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">House</a> <a href="/matthew/26-22.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/26-45.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/26-19.htm">Passover</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "city" refers to Jerusalem, the center of Jewish religious life and the location of the Temple. The "certain man" is not named, suggesting divine preparation and the fulfillment of God's plan. This reflects similar instances where Jesus demonstrates knowledge of specific details, such as the colt for His triumphal entry (<a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Mark 11:2-3</a>).and tell him that the Teacher says, "Teacher" is a title of respect and authority, acknowledging Jesus' role as a rabbi and spiritual leader. This title is used by both followers and those who question Him, indicating His recognized authority in teaching. It connects to other instances where Jesus is addressed as "Teacher" (<a href="/matthew/8-19.htm">Matthew 8:19</a>, <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>).‘My time is near. This phrase signifies the impending fulfillment of Jesus' mission. "My time" refers to the appointed time for His suffering, death, and resurrection, aligning with the divine timeline. It echoes previous statements about His "hour" (<a href="/john/2-4.htm">John 2:4</a>, <a href="/john/12-23.htm">John 12:23</a>) and highlights the fulfillment of prophecy and God's sovereign plan.I will keep the Passover with My disciples The Passover is a significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 12). Jesus' observance of the Passover with His disciples underscores His role as the fulfillment of the Passover lamb, a type of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a>). This meal becomes the Last Supper, instituting the New Covenant through His body and blood (<a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19-20</a>).at your house.’” The mention of "your house" indicates a private setting, emphasizing the intimacy and importance of the occasion. This aligns with the practice of celebrating Passover in homes, as prescribed in <a href="/exodus/12-3.htm">Exodus 12:3</a>. The house becomes a sacred space for the institution of the Lord's Supper, marking a pivotal moment in salvation history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus (The Teacher)</a> Central figure in the passage, Jesus is preparing for the Passover, indicating His awareness of the impending crucifixion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who are instructed to make preparations for the Passover meal. 3. <a href="/topical/a/a_certain_man.htm">A Certain Man</a> An unnamed individual in the city who provides a location for Jesus and His disciples to celebrate the Passover. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_city.htm">The City (Jerusalem)</a> The location where the Passover is to be observed, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the site of Jesus' upcoming crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a> A Jewish feast commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> Jesus' statement, "My time is near," reflects His awareness of God's perfect timing. Believers can trust in God's timing for their lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_faith.htm">Obedience and Faith</a> The disciples' obedience to Jesus' instructions demonstrates faith. Christians are called to trust and obey God's guidance, even when details are unclear. <a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_service.htm">Hospitality and Service</a> The unnamed man's willingness to provide a place for Jesus and His disciples highlights the importance of hospitality and service in the Christian life. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_the_passover.htm">Significance of the Passover</a> Understanding the Passover's significance deepens appreciation for Jesus' sacrifice. Believers are encouraged to reflect on Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> Just as the disciples prepared for the Passover, Christians should prepare their hearts for worship, recognizing the sacredness of communion with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_jesus'_trials.htm">What were the key events in Jesus' trials?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_john_differ_on_jesus'_crucifixion_day.htm">Why does the Gospel of John place Jesus' crucifixion on a different day than the Synoptics?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_upper_room_significant.htm">Why is the Upper Room significant?</a> <a href="/q/what_was_cyprus's_role_in_the_bible.htm">When was Jesus crucified?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) To such a man.--The Greek word is that used when the writer knows, but does not care to mention, the name of the man referred to. St. Mark and St. Luke relate the sign that was given them. They were to meet a man "bearing a pitcher of water" and follow him. and were to see in the house into which he entered that in which they were to make their preparations. The master of the house was probably a disciple, but secretly, like many others, "for fear of the Jews" (<a href="/john/12-42.htm" title="Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:">John 12:42</a>), and this may explain the suppression of his name. He was, at any rate, one who would acknowledge the authority of the Master in whose name the disciples spoke. In the other two Gospels our Lord describes the large upper room furnished which the disciples would find on entering. The signal may have been agreed upon before, or may have been the result of a supernatural prescience. Scripture is silent, and either supposition is legitimate.My time is at hand.--For the disciples, the "time" may have seemed the long-expected season of His manifesting Himself as King, and the memory of such words as those of <a href="/john/7-8.htm" title="Go you up to this feast: I go not up yet to this feast: for my time is not yet full come.">John 7:8</a> ("My time is not yet full come") may have seemed to strengthen the impression. We read, as it were, between the lines, and see that it was the "time" of the suffering and death which were the conditions of His true glory (<a href="/john/12-23.htm" title="And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified.">John 12:23</a>; <a href="/john/13-32.htm" title="If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.">John 13:32</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - The city. Jerusalem. Jesus was at Bethany. St. Luke says that he sent Peter and John, now first joined together without James. To such a man (πρὸς τὸν δεῖνα). The other synoptists mention certain signs by which they were to recognize the man. At the entrance of the city they would meet a man bearing a pitcher of water; they were to follow him to the house whither he went, and then give their message to the master of the house. There is a great similarity between this mission and that concerning the ass before the triumphal entry. The foreknowledge and the precision in directions are quite analogous. The "good man" was doubtless a disciple, though at this festival all strangers were freely received by any householder who had accommodation. Dr. Edersheim supposes that he was father of Mark, who was the "young man" arrested by the company that took Jesus (<a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Mark 14:51</a>). The secrecy observed in the above-mentioned arrangement was intended to keep the knowledge from Judas, and thus to secure immunity from interruption at the solemn meal. The traitor seems to have sneaked out from the last Supper, and disclosed Christ's retreat to the Jewish authorities, and conducted them to the house; but, finding that Jesus had left the room, he led them to Gethsemane, whither he knew that Jesus often resorted (<a href="/john/18-1.htm">John 18:1, 2</a>). The Master. A disciple would know who was meant by this title (comp. <a href="/matthew/23-8.htm">Matthew 23:8, 10</a>; <a href="/john/11-28.htm">John 11:28</a>). Whether any previous arrangement had been made with him, we cannot tell; most probably Christ speaks from prevision and his providential ordering of events. My time is at hand. The time of my suffering and death. This fact would make the request more imperative. But the expression was mysterious and indefinite. I will keep (ποιῶ, I keep) the Passover at thy house. The Passover which the Lord was to keep was not the usual Paschal meal, as the lamb could not be legally killed till the 14th, but a commemorative anticipatory feast in which he himself was the Lamb - "the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world." Of that Lamb the apostles did mystically eat when Christ gave them the bread and wine with the words, "This is my body;" "This is my blood." This Supper, which was virtually the new Passover, seems traditionally to have become confounded with the usual Paschal solemnity; hence the language of the synoptists assumes a form which is applicable to the regular Jewish feast. This explanation, if it seems to derogate somewhat from the precise verbal accuracy of the evangelists, would probably be confirmed if we were better acquainted with the customs then prevalent, and with the current meaning of the language employed. The ambiguity in the accounts may be divinely intended to call attention to the fact that the last Supper was not the Jewish Passover, but the Christian Passover - not the sacrifice on the cross, but an anticipation thereof. We may observe in passing that there is no mention of the lamb in the celebration; Peter and John were not enjoined to provide one, nor are they said to have visited the temple - which, indeed, on the 13th would have been useless: and yet to obtain the lamb in any other way would have been a breach of the Law, which we cannot suppose Christ would sanction. We may also notice that the word "feast" (ἑορτή) is nowhere applied to the last Supper, though it is always employed in reference to the Jewish solemnity. St. Paul, in his account of the institution of the Holy Communion (<a href="/1_corinthians/11.htm">1 Corinthians 11</a>.) makes no mention of any Paschal solemnities or associations, but merely states that it was appointed on the night in which Jesus was betrayed. With my disciples; i.e. the twelve apostles; none but these, not even the master of the house, were present at this solemn scene. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He answered, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Go Ὑπάγετε (Hypagete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5217.htm">Strong's 5217: </a> To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. city πόλιν (polin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4172.htm">Strong's 4172: </a> A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. a τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. certain man δεῖνα (deina) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1170.htm">Strong's 1170: </a> So and so, such a one, where the name of the person is known but not used. Probably from the same as deinos; so and so. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. tell εἴπατε (eipate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. him [that] αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. the Ὁ (HO) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Teacher Διδάσκαλος (Didaskalos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor. says, λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. time καιρός (kairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. near. ἐγγύς (engys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. I will keep ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Passover πάσχα (pascha) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3957.htm">Strong's 3957: </a> The feast of Passover, the Passover lamb. Of Chaldee origin; the Passover. with μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. your [house].?? σὲ (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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