And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
Parallel translations
- WEB The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.
- BSB So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.
- NKJV So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.
- NASB The disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.
- NLT So the disciples did as Jesus told them and prepared the Passover meal there.
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Quick answer
The disciples obey and prepare the Passover. Their obedience readies the setting for the Last Supper.
Overview
The disciples carry out Jesus's instructions exactly, and the Passover is made ready. Their simple obedience contrasts with Judas's treachery and prepares the way for the most significant meal in redemptive history. At this table Jesus will institute the supper that proclaims His sacrificial death.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Exod 12:4–8And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.
- 2 Chr 35:10–11So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites in their courses, according to the king’s commandment.
- John 2:5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
- John 15:14Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
- Matt 21:6And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
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