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A Model of Obedience
Multiple commentators, including Charles Spurgeon and John Calvin, emphasize the disciples' immediate and unquestioning obedience. Despite the vague instructions, they 'did as Jesus had appointed them.' This serves as a model for Christian faith: to trust and obey Christ's commands without excessive anxiety, confident that He will ensure the outcome.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:19
18th Century
Theologian
They made ready the Passover. That is, they procured a paschal lamb, multitudes of which were kept for sale in the temple; they p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:17–19
19th Century
Preacher
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to ea…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:19
The disciples (perhaps only two of them, Mark 14:13) are told to find an unnamed person, who would show them a room to prepare for Jesus…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 26:19
16th Century
Theologian
And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them. The readiness with which the disciples comply ought to be observed as a proof of their …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:19
17th Century
Pastor
And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them
They went into the city of Jerusalem; they met the man carrying a …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:17–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe, the place for their eating the Passover was pointed out by Christ to the disciples. He knows those hidden ones who favour his cause, and w…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:17–25
13th Century
Philosopher
Next, the Evangelist deals with the institution of the Blessed Sacrament. Because the new sacraments take the place of the old ones, as it is said,…