Luke 22:1,2 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Bible Comments

XXII.

(1, 2) Now, the feast of unleavened bread... — See Notes on Matthew 26:1-5; Mark 14:1-2. St. Luke’s way of giving a preliminary explanation of the Jews’ Passover is characteristic of the Gentile Evangelist.

Luke 22:1-2

1 Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.

2 And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.