15 Bible Verses about Passover

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John 11:55

And the passover of the Jews was nigh, and many came up out of the country into Jerusalem before the passover, in order that they might purify themselves.

Luke 2:41-42

And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover. And when He was twelve years old, they going up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,

John 6:4

And the passover, the feast of the Jews, was nigh.

Acts 12:4

whom having seized, he also put in prison, having committed him to four quaternions of soldiers to guard him; wishing to bring him out to the people after the passover.

Luke 22:15

And He said to them, I desired with desire to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say to you,

Matthew 26:17-19

On the first day of the unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him; Where do you wish that we may prepare for you to eat the passover? And He said; Go into the city to a certain one, and say to him; The Teacher says; My time is nigh; I make the passover with you along with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and prepared the passover.

Mark 14:12-16

And on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they were accustomed to slay the passover, His disciples say to Him; Where do you wish, that we, having gone away may prepare that you may eat the passover? And He sends away two of His disciples, and says to them; Go into the city and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him, whithersoever he may go in, say to the landlord that the Teacher says, Where is my guest chamber where I may eat the passover with my disciples?read more.
And he will show you a large upper room furnished, ready; there prepare for us. And His disciples went out, and came into the city, and found as He said to them, and prepared the passover.

Luke 22:7-13

And the day of the unleavened bread came, in which it behooved to slay the passover. And He sent Peter and John, saying, Going prepare for us the passover, in order that we may eat it. And they said to Him, Where do you wish that we may prepare it?read more.
And He said to them, Behold, you having come into the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he is going. And say to the landlord, The Teacher says to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples? And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there prepare. And having gone away, they found as He told them; and prepared the passover.

John 2:23

And when He was in Jerusalem at the feast, during the passover, many believed on His name, seeing His miracles which He was doing;

John 19:36

For these things took place, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, A bone of Him shall not be broken.

Revelation 5:5-6

And one of the elders says to me; Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered to open the book, and the seven seals. And I saw, in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, the Lamb standing as having been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God having been sent into all the earth.

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Feast of the passover » Called the » Passover

John 2:23

And when He was in Jerusalem at the feast, during the passover, many believed on His name, seeing His miracles which He was doing;

Israel » Instituted » Passover

Israel » Second » Passover

Israel » Passover » Celebration

Justice » The wicked » Passover

Passover » Feast of » Held on the 14th of the first month, abib (april), to commemorate the exodus from egypt

Hebrews 11:28

By faith he instituted the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, in order that the one destroying the first-born might not touch them.

Passover » General references to

Passover » Observed with unleavened bread (no yeast)

Acts 12:3

And seeing that it is pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also: and those were the days of the unleavened bread:

Passover » Institution of

Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans

Matthew 27:15

And the governor during the feast was accustomed to release to the multitude one prisoner, whom they wished.

Mark 15:6

But during the feast he was accustomed to release unto them one prisoner, whom they asked,

Luke 23:16-17

Therefore having scourged Him, I will release Him. OMITTED TEXT

John 18:39

There is a custom to you, that I release unto you one during the passover. Then do you wish that I may release unto you the King of the Jews?

Passover » Observed by jesus

John 2:13

And the passover of the Jews were nigh, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

John 2:23

And when He was in Jerusalem at the feast, during the passover, many believed on His name, seeing His miracles which He was doing;

Luke 22:15

And He said to them, I desired with desire to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say to you,

Matthew 26:17-20

On the first day of the unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to Him; Where do you wish that we may prepare for you to eat the passover? And He said; Go into the city to a certain one, and say to him; The Teacher says; My time is nigh; I make the passover with you along with my disciples. And the disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and prepared the passover. read more.
And it being evening, He sat down at the table with the twelve.

Passover » The lord's supper ordained at

Matthew 26:26-28

And they eating, Jesus taking the bread, and blessing it, broke, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Also taking the cup, and blessing it, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all, of it; for this is my blood which belongs to the new covenant, which is shed for many unto the remission of sin.

Mark 14:12-25

And on the first day of the unleavened bread, when they were accustomed to slay the passover, His disciples say to Him; Where do you wish, that we, having gone away may prepare that you may eat the passover? And He sends away two of His disciples, and says to them; Go into the city and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him, whithersoever he may go in, say to the landlord that the Teacher says, Where is my guest chamber where I may eat the passover with my disciples? read more.
And he will show you a large upper room furnished, ready; there prepare for us. And His disciples went out, and came into the city, and found as He said to them, and prepared the passover. And it being evening, He comes with the twelve. And they sitting and eating, Jesus said, Truly, I say unto you, that, One of you who eateth with me shall betray me. And they began to be grieved, and to say to Him one by one, Whether am I the one? And another, Whether am I the one? And He said to them, One of the twelve who is dipping with me in the dish. Truly the Son of man goes, as has been written concerning Him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! It was good for him if that man had never been born. And they eating, Jesus having taken the bread, blessing it, broke, and gave it to them, and said, Take it: this is my body. And taking the cup, blessing it, He gave it to them, and all drank of it. And He said to them, This is my blood, which belongs to the new covenant, which is poured out for many. Truly I say unto you, That I shall no more drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I may drink it new in the kingdom of God.

Luke 22:7-20

And the day of the unleavened bread came, in which it behooved to slay the passover. And He sent Peter and John, saying, Going prepare for us the passover, in order that we may eat it. And they said to Him, Where do you wish that we may prepare it? read more.
And He said to them, Behold, you having come into the city, a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he is going. And say to the landlord, The Teacher says to thee, Where is the guest-chamber, where I may eat the passover with my disciples? And he will show you a large upper room furnished: there prepare. And having gone away, they found as He told them; and prepared the passover. And when the hour arrived, He sat down and the apostles along with Him. And He said to them, I desired with desire to eat this passover with you before I suffer: for I say to you, I eat this no more, until it may be fulfilled in the kingdom of God. And receiving the cup, having given thanks, He said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves; for I say to you, I shall from now drink no more from the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God may come. And taking bread, blessing it, He broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body given for you: do this in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out in your behalf.

Passover » Jesus crucified at the time of

John 18:28

Then they lead Jesus from Caiaphas to the judgment hall: and it was morning. And they did not come into the judgment hall, in order that they might not be polluted, but that they might eat the passover.

Mark 14:1-2

And it was the passover and feast of unleavened bread after two days. And the high priests and scribes were seeking how they might kill Him, having taken Him by stratagem. For they said, Not at the feast, lest there shall be an uproar of the people.

Passover » The lamb killed by levites, for those who were ceremonially unclean

Passover » Observation of, renewed » By josiah

Passover » Special passover, for those who were unclean, or on a journey, to be held in the second month

Passover » Strangers authorized to celebrate

Passover » Re-instituted by ezekiel

Passover » Observation of, renewed » After the return from babylonian captivity

Passover » Observation of, renewed » By the israelites upon entering canaan

Passover » Design of

Passover » Jesus in the temple courtyard at the time of

Luke 2:41-50

And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover. And when He was twelve years old, they going up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, and having completed the days, while they were returning the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And His parents knew it not. read more.
And thinking that He is in the crowd, they came a day's journey, and were seeking Him among His relatives and acquaintances. And not having found Him; they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him. And it came to pass, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and asking them questions. And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers. And seeing Him they were astonished, and His mother said to Him; Child, why did you thus do unto us? Behold, thy father and I were seeking thee, sorrowful. And He said to them, Why were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father? And they did not understand the word which He spoke unto them.

Passover » Observed at the place designated by God

Passover » Observation of, renewed » By hezekiah

Passover » Penalty for neglecting to observe

Passover » Peter imprisoned at the time of

Acts 12:3

And seeing that it is pleasing to the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also: and those were the days of the unleavened bread:

Passover » Christ called "our passover,"

Passover » The lamb of, a type of Christ

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