Matthew 26:2
New International Version
“As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

New Living Translation
“As you know, Passover begins in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

English Standard Version
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”

Berean Standard Bible
“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Berean Literal Bible
"You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man is delivered over to be crucified."

King James Bible
Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

New King James Version
“You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”

New American Standard Bible
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be handed over for crucifixion.”

NASB 1995
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be handed over for crucifixion.”

NASB 1977
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be delivered up for crucifixion.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man is to be delivered over for crucifixion.”

Amplified Bible
“You know that the Passover is coming in two days, and the Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over for crucifixion.”

Christian Standard Bible
“You know that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“You know that the Passover takes place after two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

American Standard Version
Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

Contemporary English Version
"You know two days from now will be Passover. This is when the Son of Man will be handed over to his enemies and nailed to a cross."

English Revised Version
Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"You know that the Passover will take place in two days. At that time the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."

Good News Translation
"In two days, as you know, it will be the Passover Festival, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."

International Standard Version
"You know that the Passover will take place in two days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."

Majority Standard Bible
“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

NET Bible
"You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified."

New Heart English Bible
"You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Weymouth New Testament
"You know that in two days' time the Passover comes. And the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."

World English Bible
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“You have known that after two days the Passover comes, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified.”

Berean Literal Bible
"You know that after two days the Passover takes place, and the Son of Man is delivered over to be crucified."

Young's Literal Translation
'Ye have known that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man shall be delivered to be crucified.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
You know that after two days shall be the pasch, and the son of man shall be delivered up to be crucified:

Catholic Public Domain Version
“You know that after two days the Passover will begin, and the Son of man will be handed over to be crucified.”

New American Bible
“You know that in two days’ time it will be Passover, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

New Revised Standard Version
“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You know that after two days will be the passover, and the Son of man will be betrayed to be crucified.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“You know that after two days it is Passover and The Son of Man will be betrayed to be crucified.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
You know that after two days the passover is kept, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

Godbey New Testament
You know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is delivered to be crucified.

Haweis New Testament
Ye know that after two days is the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Mace New Testament
ye know that in two days the feast of the passover will begin, and the son of man be delivered up to be crucified.

Weymouth New Testament
"You know that in two days' time the Passover comes. And the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified."

Worrell New Testament
"Ye know that, after two days, the passover takes place, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified."

Worsley New Testament
Ye know that after two days the passover is to be kept,---and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Plot to Kill Jesus
1When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples, 2“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.” 3At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,…

Cross References
John 13:1
It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end.

Mark 14:1
Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.

Luke 22:1-2
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, called the Passover, was approaching, / and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.

John 11:55-57
Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. / They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts, “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?” / But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him.

John 12:1
Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead.

John 18:28
Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

John 19:14
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”

Exodus 12:1-14
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, / “This month is the beginning of months for you; it shall be the first month of your year. / Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. ...

Leviticus 23:5
The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Numbers 9:2-5
“The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” / So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover, ...

Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ...

1 Corinthians 5:7
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.

John 2:13
When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

John 6:4
Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near.

John 7:2
However, the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near.


Treasury of Scripture

You know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

know.

Mark 14:1,2
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death…

Luke 22:1,2,15
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover…

John 13:1
Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.

the feast.

Exodus 12:11-14
And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD'S passover…

Exodus 34:25
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning.

John 2:13
And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,

betrayed.

Matthew 26:24,25
The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born…

Matthew 17:22
And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men:

Matthew 20:18,19
Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, …

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Matthew 26
1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.














You know
This phrase indicates a level of awareness and understanding among Jesus' disciples. The Greek word used here is "οἴδατε" (oidate), which implies not just knowledge but a deep, internalized understanding. Jesus is speaking to His disciples, who have been with Him and have heard His teachings. This phrase suggests that Jesus expects them to comprehend the significance of the events He is about to describe, highlighting the importance of spiritual awareness and readiness.

that the Passover
The Passover, or "Πάσχα" (Pascha) in Greek, is a pivotal Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egyptian bondage. It is a time of remembrance and celebration of God's salvation and faithfulness. In the context of this verse, the Passover is not just a historical event but a foreshadowing of the ultimate deliverance that Jesus, the Lamb of God, will provide through His sacrifice. This connection underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

is two days away
This phrase sets a specific timeframe, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the events to come. The mention of "two days" indicates that Jesus is fully aware of the timeline of His impending suffering and death. It reflects His obedience to the divine plan and His willingness to fulfill His mission. The precision of this timing also highlights the sovereignty of God in orchestrating the events of salvation history.

and the Son of Man
The title "Son of Man" is a significant messianic term that Jesus frequently uses to refer to Himself. It originates from Daniel 7:13-14, where the "Son of Man" is depicted as a heavenly figure with authority and dominion. By using this title, Jesus is affirming His identity as the Messiah and His role in God's redemptive plan. It also emphasizes His humanity and His solidarity with humankind, as He prepares to suffer and die for the sins of the world.

will be handed over
The phrase "handed over" comes from the Greek "παραδίδοται" (paradidotai), which means to be delivered or betrayed. This indicates the betrayal by Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' own disciples, and the subsequent handing over to the Jewish authorities. It highlights the theme of betrayal and the fulfillment of prophecy, as Jesus willingly submits to the path of suffering for the sake of humanity's redemption.

to be crucified
Crucifixion was a brutal and humiliating form of Roman execution reserved for the worst criminals. The Greek word "σταυρωθῆναι" (staurōthēnai) signifies the physical and spiritual agony that Jesus would endure. This phrase encapsulates the heart of the Gospel message: Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross for the atonement of sin. It is a profound demonstration of God's love and justice, as Jesus takes upon Himself the punishment that humanity deserves, offering salvation to all who believe.

(2) After two days is the feast of the passover.--Assuming (as the facts of the case lead us to assume, but see Notes on John 13:1) the Last Supper to have coincided with the actual Paschal Feast, the point of time at which the words were spoken would either be some time on what we should call the Tuesday evening of the Passion week, or, following the Jewish mode of speech which found three days in the interval between our Lord's entombment and resurrection, on the morning or afternoon of Wednesday.

Verse 2. - Ye know. He speaks of a fact well known to his hearers - the day of the Passover Feast. And they had been forewarned of his death (see Matthew 20:17-19). After two days; μετὰ δύο ἡμέρας: post biduum. These words are ambiguous, as it is not certain how the time is reckoned - whether the current day is included or not. If, as is most probable, they were spoken on Wednesday, the phrase means the next day but one, which commenced on the afternoon of Friday. Jesus appears to have passed this day in peaceful seclusion, either in Bethany or its neighbourhood. Is the Feast of the Passover; τὸ Πάσχα γίνεται: the Passover cometh; Pascha fiet. The lambs were slain during the first evening of the 14th of Nisan, and were eaten within twelve hours. The word Pascha is the Greek form of the Hebrew Pasach, denoting "the passing over" of the destroying angel, when he destroyed the Egyptians, but left untouched the houses of the Israelites, on whose door posts was sprinkled the blood of the lamb (Exodus 12.). Etymologically, it has nothing to do with πόσχω, and the Latin patior, passio, etc, though pious writers have seen a providential arrangement in the apparent similarity of the words (see the possible paronomasia in Luke 22:15). Pascha (Pasach) is used in three senses:

(1) the transit of the angel;

(2) the Paschal lamb;

(3) the Feast of the Passover. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“You know
Οἴδατε (Oidate)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Passover
πάσχα (pascha)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3957: The feast of Passover, the Passover lamb. Of Chaldee origin; the Passover.

begins
γίνεται (ginetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

in
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

days,
ἡμέρας (hēmeras)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱὸς (Huios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

will be handed
παραδίδοται (paradidotai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3860: From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.

over
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

to be crucified.”
σταυρωθῆναι (staurōthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 4717: From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.


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