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Luk 22:15. Καὶ, and) There is described in the verses 15-18, a kind of prelude, as it were, to the Holy Supper. Comp. Mat 26:29.-ἐπεθύμησα, I have desired) He had desired for the sake of the disciples, to whom He wished now at last to manifest Himself more openly in His very act of bidding them farewell; He had desired it for His own sake also, because He was about forthwith after it to enter into His glory.-τοῦτο) this, which is a Passover peculiarly memorable.-πρὸ, before) By this word, explanation is given of the τοῦτο, this. [His enemies were hardly leaving Him this much time (viz. sufficient to celebrate the Passover): but yet they were forced to delay the accomplishment of their purpose, even until both the Passover banquet and several remaining incidents had passed by.-V. g.]