John 18:29

"They led Jesus therefore from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. It was early, and they themselves didn’t enter into the Praetorium, that they might not be defiled, but might eat the Passover."

Key Reflection

This passage highlights the religious and cultural sensitivities of the time, where even those involved in Jesus' trial sought to avoid ritual impurity to keep themselves ceremonially clean for the upcoming Passover feast. Their actions underscore the conflict between spiritual obligations and their pragmatic desire to uphold traditional practices.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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