Matthew 26:16-18

Expanded Bible

¹⁶ After that, Judas watched for ·the best time [an opportunity] to ·turn Jesus in [betray him].

Jesus Eats the Passover Meal^(A)

¹⁷ On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the ·followers [disciples] came to Jesus. They said, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover meal?”

¹⁸ Jesus answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: “·The chosen time is near [^LMy time has come/drawn near]. I will ·have [celebrate; observe] the Passover with my ·followers [disciples] at your house.”’”