2 "But not during the festival," they said, "or the people may riot."
2 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.
2 for they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar from the people."
2 They agreed that it should not be done during Passover Week. "We don't want the crowds up in arms," they said.
2 But they said, "Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the people."
2 "But not during the Passover celebration," they agreed, "or the people may riot."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 14:2
Commentary on Mark 14:1-11
(Read Mark 14:1-11)
Did Christ pour out his soul unto death for us, and shall we think any thing too precious for him? Do we give him the precious ointment of our best affections? Let us love him with all the heart, though it is common for zeal and affection to be misunderstood and blamed; and remember that charity to the poor will not excuse any from particular acts of piety to the Lord Jesus. Christ commended this woman's pious attention to the notice of believers in all ages. Those who honour Christ he will honour. Covetousness was Judas' master lust, and that betrayed him to the sin of betraying his Master; the devil suited his temptation to that, and so conquered him. And see what wicked contrivances many have in their sinful pursuits; but what appears to forward their plans, will prove curses in the end.