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Now on the next day, which is the day after the Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees were gathered together to Pilate,
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Hypocrisy on the Sabbath
Commentators highlight the profound hypocrisy of the religious leaders. While they had condemned Jesus for healing on the Sabbath, they themselves engaged in work—meeting, petitioning a Gentile governor, and securing a tomb—on this holy day. Their actions reveal that their religious rules were a tool for control, not a reflection of true devotion to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation. The first day of the feast of the Passover was called the day of preparation, …
19th Century
Anglican
The next day, that followed the day of the preparation — The narrative that follows is unique to Matthew’s Gospel. Like the report…
Baptist
These punctilious priests and Pharisees, who were so scrupulous about keeping the Sabbath, did not mind profaning the day of rest by holding a cons…
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On the Sabbath day, some members of the Sanhedrin paid a visit to Pilate, politely addressing him as “Sir” (GK 3261). For discussion on the phrase …
16th Century
Protestant
And the next day. In this narrative Matthew did not so much intend to show with what determined rage the scribes and priests pursued Chris…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the next day that followed the day of preparation Which was the sabbath day; for the day of preparation was the day b…
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On the Jewish Sabbath, the Chief Priests and Pharisees, when they should have been at their devotions, were dealing with Pilate about securing the …
13th Century
Catholic
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…
