And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
Jesus told them, 'Go into the city and find this specific person. Tell him, "The Teacher says his time has come, and he wants to celebrate Passover at your place with his crew."'
Jesus knew exactly when his moment would arrive, and he wasn't going to face it alone.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set during the Passion Week in Jerusalem, just before Jesus' crucifixion, as he instructs his disciples to prepare for the Passover meal. The Passover was an annual Jewish festival commemorating God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt, and Jesus' reference to "My time is at hand" points to his impending death and fulfillment of prophecy. In this context, Jesus is making arrangements for a private gathering, likely with a sympathetic host in the city.
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