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NASB | Matthew 26:17 ¶ Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:17 ¶ Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Passover Week) the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?" [Mark 14:12-16; Luke 22:7-13] |
Bible Question:
Jesusman, Ok, let's count the days. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21. That's eight days. First is the Passover, followed by the Feast of Unleavened Bread (seven days). The 14th (at twilight, or in the evening) is the Passover of the Lord. The 15th and 21st are the 'Holy Convocations' of Unleavened Bread. So I still have my original question. Why are the disciples asking Jesus where he wants them to prepare for the Passover on the first day of Unleavened Bread? Aren't they a day late? Jesusman wrote: Confused Yet? :-) jdpindynet replies: You Bet! Thanks again for your reply. It is a blessing to be able to discuss these things with another. jdpindynet |
Bible Answer: To confuse things a little more, I've been told (and someone correct me if I'm wrong) that to be considered a day back then it had to be during sunlight. If something happend in the evening (after dark) that it would have been considered to have happened the next day. In other words, the Passover ocurred after dusk and the next day started the feast but it's still only one day. |