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A Room Prepared for Passover
Commentators explain that the 'large upper room' was not just an empty space. It was 'furnished,' meaning it was already set up with the necessary couches or divans for reclining at the meal, a common practice at the time. The room was in a state of readiness, specifically prepared for the Passover feast, highlighting the significance of this final meal.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 14:15
18th Century
Theologian
A large upper room. The word used here denotes the upper room devoted to purposes of prayer, repose, and often of eating. See Barnes Matth…
AT Robertson
On Mark 14:15
And he (κα αυτος). Emphatic, and he himself.
A large upper room (αναγαιον μεγα). Anything above ground (γη…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:15
19th Century
Bishop
Furnished and prepared.—The first word implied that it was not a bare, empty chamber, but set out with cushions or divans,
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:15
Jesus gave explicit instructions to two of his disciples (Peter and John; cf. Lk 22:8). The “man carrying a jar of water” would easily be identifie…
John Gill
On Mark 14:15
17th Century
Pastor
And he will show you a large upper room
A room in the highest part of the house, large enough for such a company, …
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:12–21
17th Century
Minister
Nothing could be less the result of human foresight than the events related here. But our Lord knows all things about us before they come to pass. …