For vv. 1-2, see notes in Matt. 26:2-5.

See note Mark 14:11¹.

See note Matt. 26:17^1b.

See note Mark 14:12².

The eating and drinking in vv. 15-18 were the keeping of the last Feast of the Passover before the instituting of the Lord's supper in vv. 19-20.

It, and what is mentioned in v. 18, refer to the last Passover in v. 15, which will be fully fulfilled in the coming kingdom of God, when the Savior will feast with the overcoming saints (v. 30; 13:28-29).

Referring to the juice of the grape.

For vv. 19-20, see notes in Matt. 26:26-28 and Mark 14:22-24.

See note Mark 14:20¹.

In the preceding verse the disciples had a discussion; here they had a contention also.

The word shows a love of strife, an eagerness to contend.

See note Matt. 20:26¹.

Or, covenant to...covenanted to.

This is the feast in the parable in Matt. 22:1-4 and the marriage feast in Rev. 19:9, which is for the overcoming saints (see note Luke 22:16¹).

Some MSS add, And the Lord said.

At that time people carried a sword while traveling, just as they carried a purse and a bag. The Savior's word did not mean that He wanted the disciples to arm themselves to resist the coming arrest (cf. vv. 49-51; Matt. 26:51-54); rather, it indicated that the people's attitude toward Him had changed.

Lit., end.

Indicating not that two swords were sufficient but that the disciples had said enough (cf. 1 Kings 19:4).

Gethsemane (Matt. 26:36).

Referring to the Savior's death on the cross.

See note Mark 14:36¹.

Some ancient MSS omit vv. 43-44.

Sorrow and lack of prayer resulted in sound sleep. Hence, the Lord said, "Rise up and pray."

This may mean, "Let them arrest Me at this time." The Lord, realizing the situation, willingly accepted it because God had permitted it.

See note 49¹ in Mark 14.

See note Matt. 26:73¹.

See note Matt. 26:68¹.

See note Matt. 5:22^6c.

See note Matt. 26:64^1b.

The devil had used this same matter to tempt the Savior (Luke 4:3, 9). In that case and in this one, the attack was aimed at the Lord's deity.