Mark 14:13

13 He sent two of his disciples and told them, "Go into the city. You will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him.

Mark 14:13 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:13

And he sendeth forth two of his disciples
Peter and John, as appears from ( Luke 22:8 ) ;

and saith unto them, go ye into the city;
the city of Jerusalem; for there only the passover might be eaten, ( Deuteronomy 26:2 ) ;

and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water;
a servant of the master of the house that was sent for water, to mix with the wine, at the passover:

follow him;
into the house to which he goes.

Mark 14:13 In-Context

11 They were pleased to hear what Judas had to say and promised to give him money. So he kept looking for a chance to betray Jesus.

12 Killing the Passover lamb was customary on the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The disciples asked Jesus, "Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?"

13 He sent two of his disciples and told them, "Go into the city. You will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him.

14 When he goes into a house, tell the owner that the teacher asks, 'Where is my room where I can eat the Passover meal with my disciples?'

15 He will take you upstairs and show you a large room. The room will be completely furnished. Get everything ready for us there."