But they said, Not at the feast — This was the result of human wisdom. But when Judas came they changed their purpose. So the counsel of God took place, and the true paschal Lamb was offered up on the great day of the paschal solemnity.
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Matthew 26:5
5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.