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Mark 14:12

What does Mark 14:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 14:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 14:12 means

On the first day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lambs are sacrificed, the disciples ask Jesus where to prepare for Him to eat the Passover. Their question recognizes His authority and their role as servants. This is the night when Israel remembers deliverance by the blood of the lamb; Jesus will now give that meal its ultimate meaning. The disciples’ practical concern leads to a display of Jesus’ foreknowledge and provision. He will not be swept along by events; He orders them. The Passover setting frames His death as the true exodus, freeing many through His blood.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the passover, his disciples say unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and make ready that thou mayest eat the passover?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And on the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the passover, his disciples say unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and make ready that thou mayest eat the passover?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And on the first day of unleavened bread, when the Passover lamb is put to death, his disciples said to him, Where are we to go and make ready for you to take the Passover meal?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And the first day of the unleavened food, when they were killing the passover, his disciples say to him, `Where wilt thou, <FI>that,<Fi> having gone, we may prepare, that thou mayest eat the passover?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Now on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the pasch, the disciples say to him: Whither wilt thou that we go and prepare for thee to eat the pasch?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the first day of unleavened bread, when they slew the passover, his disciples say to him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare, that thou mayest eat the passover?

Context

After the plot and Judas’ deal, attention turns to the disciples’ faithful task: prepare the Passover. The timing note anchors the story in Israel’s festival calendar and anticipates Jesus reinterpreting the meal. Next, Jesus will send two disciples with specific instructions that demonstrate His control and omniscience. This calm preparation stands in contrast to the turmoil of betrayal brewing in the background. The Last Supper scene that follows will include the shocking announcement of a betrayer, a solemn woe, and the gift of bread and cup as the new covenant sign.

v.11And they, when they heard it, were glad, and promised to give him money. And he sought how he might conveniently deliver him unto them.

v.12This passage

v.13And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 12:8

    And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

  • Matthew 3:15

    But Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffereth him.

  • Leviticus 23:5

    In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, is Jehovah’s passover.

  • Luke 22:7

    And the day of unleavened bread came, on which the passover must be sacrificed.

  • 1 Corinthians 5:7

    Purge out the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, even as ye are unleavened. For our passover also hath been sacrificed, even Christ:

  • Deuteronomy 16:1

    Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto Jehovah thy God; for in the month of Abib Jehovah thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.

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