Matthew 26:5

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 26:5

BSB

"But not during the feast," they said, "or there may be a riot among the people."

AKJV

But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

CPDV

But they said, "Not on the feast day, lest perhaps there may be a tumult among the people."

ERV

But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.

NHEB

But they said, "Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people."

SMT

And they said, Not in the festival, lest there should be an uproar among the people.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 26:5

ButG1161ConjunctiontheysaidG3004Verb NotG3361 onG1722PrepositionthefeastG1859Noun FemininedaylestG3363ConjunctiontherebeG1096VerbanuproarG2351Noun Masculine amongG1722PrepositionthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 26:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 26:5

Summary

Leaders delay arrest to avoid public uprising

Place

Caiaphas's palace

Event

Deciding execution timing

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD