Matt. xxvi. 3–5. [This passage contains some peculiar variations: in verse 3, “in the palace” (court) is substituted for “unto;” in verse 4, the more probable reading should be rendered, “were consulting” (or taking counsel together). Verse 5 shows no variations but should be rendered as in the R.V., “Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.” The comments show that Chrysostom understood the verse as referring to the entire festival.—R.]