Bible Strands
Mark 14:16
So the disciples left and went into the city, where they found everything as Jesus had described. And they prepared the Passover.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus concludes his instructions to the disciples regarding the Passover location. They act immediately after his directive to seek a furnished upper room.
The words — The Greek text records ἐξῆλθον (exēlthon), meaning they went away, and ἦλθον (ēlthon), meaning they came into the city. These verbs document the disciples' physical departure and arrival without added commentary.
The thread — Luke 22:13 repeats the identical sequence of finding the prepared room and making the Passover arrangements. John 16:4 and Luke 22:35 situate this obedience within Jesus' broader teaching on remembered words and sent ministry.
Why it lands — The narrative presents the disciples locating the exact room Jesus described and preparing the meal. Readers must observe that the event unfolds precisely according to the prior instructions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.
Cross-references
- Luke 22:13 So they went and found it just as Jesus had told them. And they prepared the Passover.
- John 16:4 But I have told you these things so that when their hour comes, you will remember that I told you about them. I did not tell you these things from the beginning, because I was with you.
- Luke 22:35 Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out without purse or bag or sandals, did you lack anything?” “Nothing,” they answered.