“Today I fulfilled my vows, and I have food from my fellowship offering at home.
The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with evil intent!
So I came out to meet you; I looked for you and have found you!
Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations— I cannot bear your worthless assemblies.
“ ‘These are the regulations for the fellowship offering anyone may present to the Lord:
Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover.