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A Plan Born of Fear
Commentators explain that the religious leaders' decision to wait until after the feast was a strategic one born of fear. Jesus was so popular with the massive crowds of Passover pilgrims that the leaders were afraid of causing a riot if they tried to arrest him publicly. This highlights their political maneuvering and their recognition of Jesus's significant influence over the people.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 14:2
Not during the feast (Μη εν τη εορτη). They had first planned to kill him at the feast (John 11:57), but the Triumphal…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 14:1–2
19th Century
Bishop
After two days was the feast of the passover.—See Notes on Matthew 26:1-5. Better, was the passover, and the feast of unleavened bread…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 14:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 14:2
These verses introduce the passion and resurrection narrative. Passover is the Jewish festival commemorating the occasion when the angel of the Lor…
John Gill
On Mark 14:2
17th Century
Pastor
But they said not on the feast day
The feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread, which was nigh at hand, and w…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 14:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Did Christ pour out His soul to death for us, and shall we think anything too precious for Him? Do we give Him the precious ointment of our best af…