King James Version
Matthew 26:19 in the King James Version says “And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 26 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.”
Matthew 26:19 · KJV
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“them”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“And”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the passover”
G3957the passover (the meal, the day, the festival or the special sacrifices connected with it)
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