KJV ORIGINAL
Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You know that in two days it's Passover, and that's when the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knew exactly what was coming and when, he wasn't caught off guard by his own story.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, this verse occurs during the final days of Jesus' ministry in Jerusalem, as he prepares for his arrest and trial. The Passover feast was a central Jewish celebration that commemorated God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as described in the Old Testament. Jesus is directly foretelling his betrayal and crucifixion, which would fulfill prophetic scriptures and lead to the establishment of the new covenant.
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