The Readable Bible · Threads

Matthew 26

166 threads6 pairs77 chiasms75 treasury7 trajectories1 themes

Matthew 26 . 1

1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:1

Matthew 26 . 2

2 “You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:2

Matthew 26 . 3

3 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:3

Matthew 26 . 4

4 and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:4

Matthew 26 . 5

5 “But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:5

Matthew 26 . 6

6 While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:6

Matthew 26 . 7

7 a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:7

Matthew 26 . 8

8 When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:8

Matthew 26 . 9

9 This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:9

Matthew 26 . 10

10 Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:10

Matthew 26 . 11

11 The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:11

Matthew 26 . 12

12 By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:12

Matthew 26 . 13

13 Truly I tell you, wherever this gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”CMatthew 26:01-13TOSKMatthew 26:13

Matthew 26 . 14

14 Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priestsCMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:14

Matthew 26 . 15

15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you?” And they set out for him thirty pieces of silver.CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:15

Matthew 26 . 16

16 So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:16

Matthew 26 . 17

17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:17

Matthew 26 . 18

18 He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:18

Matthew 26 . 19

19 So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:19

Matthew 26 . 20

20 When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:20

Matthew 26 . 21

21 And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:21

Matthew 26 . 22

22 They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:22

Matthew 26 . 23

23 Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:23

Matthew 26 . 24

24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:24

Matthew 26 . 25

25 Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”CMatthew 26:14-25TOSKMatthew 26:25

Matthew 26 . 26

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.”CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:26TTCovenant Meals (Fellowship with God)

Matthew 26 . 27

27 Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:27

Matthew 26 . 28

28 This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.IPJeremiah 31:31 Isaiah 53:12 Exodus 24:8CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:28

Matthew 26 . 29

29 I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:29

Matthew 26 . 30

30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:30

Matthew 26 . 31

31 Then Jesus said to them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of Me. For it is written: ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’IPZechariah 13:7CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:31TTHigh Priest Seated at the Right Hand (Christ's Royal-Priestly Session) Shepherd (Divine Shepherd Christology)LTShepherd

Matthew 26 . 32

32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:32

Matthew 26 . 33

33 Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:33

Matthew 26 . 34

34 “Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:34

Matthew 26 . 35

35 Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.CMatthew 26:26-36TOSKMatthew 26:35

Matthew 26 . 36

36 At that time Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He told them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”CMatthew 26:26-36 Matthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:36

Matthew 26 . 37

37 He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:37

Matthew 26 . 38

38 Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:38

Matthew 26 . 39

39 Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.”CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:39

Matthew 26 . 40

40 Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:40

Matthew 26 . 41

41 “Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:41

Matthew 26 . 42

42 A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:42

Matthew 26 . 43

43 And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:43

Matthew 26 . 44

44 So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:44

Matthew 26 . 45

45 Then He returned to the disciples and said, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is near, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:45

Matthew 26 . 46

46 Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”CMatthew 26:36-46TOSKMatthew 26:46

Matthew 26 . 47

47 While Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived, accompanied by a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and elders of the people.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:47

Matthew 26 . 48

48 Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:48

Matthew 26 . 49

49 Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:49

Matthew 26 . 50

50 “Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:50

Matthew 26 . 51

51 At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:51

Matthew 26 . 52

52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:52

Matthew 26 . 53

53 Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:53

Matthew 26 . 54

54 But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:54

Matthew 26 . 55

55 At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? Every day I sat teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:55

Matthew 26 . 56

56 But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.CMatthew 26:47-56TOSKMatthew 26:56

Matthew 26 . 57

57 Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:57

Matthew 26 . 58

58 But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:58

Matthew 26 . 59

59 Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:59

Matthew 26 . 60

60 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forwardCMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:60

Matthew 26 . 61

61 and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:61

Matthew 26 . 62

62 So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:62

Matthew 26 . 63

63 But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:63

Matthew 26 . 64

64 “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”IPPsalms 110:1 Daniel 7:13CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:64TTAaron (The Great High Priest) Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ) High Priest Seated at the Right Hand (Christ's Royal-Priestly Session) Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers)

Matthew 26 . 65

65 At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “He has blasphemed! Why do we need any more witnesses? Look, now you have heard the blasphemy.CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:65

Matthew 26 . 66

66 What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:66

Matthew 26 . 67

67 Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped HimCMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:67

Matthew 26 . 68

68 and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”CMatthew 26:57-69TOSKMatthew 26:68

Matthew 26 . 69

69 Meanwhile, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard, and a servant girl came up to him. “You also were with Jesus the Galilean,” she said.CMatthew 26:57-69 Matthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:69

Matthew 26 . 70

70 But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:70

Matthew 26 . 71

71 When Peter had gone out to the gateway, another servant girl saw him and said to the people there, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.”CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:71

Matthew 26 . 72

72 And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:72

Matthew 26 . 73

73 After a little while, those standing nearby came up to Peter. “Surely you are one of them,” they said, “for your accent gives you away.”CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:73

Matthew 26 . 74

74 At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:74

Matthew 26 . 75

75 Then Peter remembered the word that Jesus had spoken: “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.CMatthew 26:69-75TOSKMatthew 26:75

Linked Mentions 34

Intertextuality Pairs 7