And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
Ver. 1. And it came to pass when, &c.] This is our evangelist's transition from the ministry of Christ's doctrine to the mystery of his passion. He had hitherto taught salvation, and now is declared how he wrought it. He had done the office of a doctor, now of a redeemer: of a prophet, now of a priest.