the kingdom of the Messiah is such, as when a certain king made a wedding-feast for his son.

then he said to his servants, the feast is ready, but they who were invited were very unworthy.

ye know that in two days the feast of the passover will begin, and the son of man be delivered up to be crucified.

Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, and said, where would you have us make the preparations for the paschal-supper?

Now it was customary at that feast for the governor to release a prisoner, such as the people should nominate.