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The Passover's Fulfillment
Commentators highlight that this verse marks a pivotal moment. Jesus, by observing this final Passover, was preparing to fulfill its ultimate meaning. As one scholar notes, this event points to the truth that "Christ our Passover was sacrificed for us" (1 Corinthians 5:7), replacing the old ceremony with the new reality of His redemptive work.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 22:7
The day of unleavened bread came (ηλθεν η ημερα των αζυμων). The day itself came, not simply was drawing nigh (verse 1).
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 22:7
19th Century
Bishop
Then came the day of unleavened bread.—See Notes on Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12–16. St. Luke, like St. Mark, writing f…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 22:7–20
19th Century
Preacher
Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, "Go and prepare the Passover for u…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 22:7
Luke now sharpens his chronology, clearly stating it was the day of sacrifice—normally Nisan 14. The actual Passover meal was celebrated after sund…
John Gill
On Luke 22:7
17th Century
Pastor
Then came the day of unleavened bread
The first of them, the fourteenth day of the month Nisan: when the…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 22:7–18
17th Century
Minister
Christ kept the ordinances of the law, particularly that of the Passover, to teach us to observe his gospel institutions, and most of all that of t…