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Matthew 26:5 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 26:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.”
Matthew 26:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:5
Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people—Their political calculation shows fear of popular uprising (thorubos, θόρυβος, 'tumult' or 'riot'). The leaders recognize Jesus's popularity with the crowds, especially pilgrims from Galilee. Yet God's sovereign plan overrules their scheming—Jesus will die precisely on Passover as the true Lamb.This reveals divine irony: they plan to avoid the feast, but God orchestrates Christ's death during Passover to fulfill all the typology. The leaders plot in vain (Psalm 2:1-4)—God laughs at their conspiracy while accomplishing His eternal r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:5
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“but rather that a disturbance was starting”
“he feared the multitude”
“'From men”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“when they sacrificed the Passover”
“Not during the feast, because there might be a riot of the people.”
“and from ancient times things that are not [yet] done; saying”
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.,,,,,,,,”
“but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.”
“For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.”