Matthew 26:1-2

Jesus evidently said these words sometime on Wednesday, the same day as His controversy with the religious leaders (Matthew 21:23 to Matthew 23:39) and the Olivet Discourse (chs. 24-25). Jesus predicted that His enemies would deliver Him up to die by crucifixion in two days. The connection between Jesus’ death and the Passover would emerge more clearly when Jesus celebrated that feast with His disciples the next day. Thursday, then, was a day of rest for Jesus, during which He prepared for His great agony on Friday.