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Mark 14:15

The Pulpit Commentary on Mark 14:15

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

And he will himself show you a large upper room furnished and ready. He himself, that is, the goodman of the house; perhaps John Mark. This upper room was furnished and ready ( ἐστρωμένον ἕτοιμον); furnished, that is, with table and couches and tapestry, and in all respects ready for the purpose.

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