John v. 1, etc. It is well known that, to fix what is meant by the ἑορτὴ, referred to in this passage of St. John, is one of the most difficult points in New Testament criticism. Some modern scholars think that the feast of Purim is intended by the evangelist; but, upon the whole, the current of opinion that has always prevailed in the church has been in favour of the statement here made by Irenæus. Christ would therefore be present at four passovers after His baptism: (1) John ii. 13; (2) John v. 1; (3) John vi. 4; (4) John xiii. 1.