Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Matthew 26

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Matthew 26 . 1 , Christ foretells his own death; Matthew 26 . 3 , The rulers conspire against him; Matthew 26 . 6 , The woman anoints his feet; Matthew 26 . 14 , Judas bargains to betray him; Matthew 26 . 17 , Christ eats the passover; Matthew 26 . 26 , institutes his holy supper; Matthew 26 . 30 , foretells the desertion of his disciples , and Peter’s denial; Matthew 26 . 36 , prays in the garden; Matthew 26 . 47 , and being betrayed by a kiss , Matthew 26 . 57. is carried to Caiaphas , Matthew 26 . 69. and denied of Peter.

Matthew 26:1

When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,

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Matthew 26:2

“You know that the Passover is two days away, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified.”

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Matthew 26:3

At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Matthew 26:3 · BSB

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This was Joseph , surnamed Caiaphas , who succeeded Simon son of Camith , in the high-priesthood , about ad 25. About two years after our Lord's death , he was deposed by Vitellius governor of Syria; and unable to bear his disgrace , and perhaps the stings of conscience for the murder of Christ , he killed himself about ad 35

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Matthew 26:4

and they conspired to arrest Jesus covertly and kill Him.

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Matthew 26:5

“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”

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Matthew 26:6

While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,

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Matthew 26:7

a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table.

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Matthew 26:8

When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste?

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Matthew 26:9

This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.”

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Matthew 26:10

Aware of this, Jesus asked, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.

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Matthew 26:11

The poor you will always have with you, but you will not always have Me.

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Matthew 26:12

By pouring this perfume on Me, she has prepared My body for burial.

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Matthew 26:13

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.”

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Matthew 26:14

Then one of the Twelve, the one called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

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Matthew 26:15

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.

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Probably shekels or staters , as some read , which , reckoning the shekels at 3s. , with Prideaux , would amount to about 4 10s. , the price for the meanest slave! . See

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Matthew 26:16

So from then on Judas looked for an opportunity to betray Jesus.

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Matthew 26:17

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?”

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Matthew 26:18

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.’”

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Matthew 26:19

So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

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Matthew 26:20

When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.

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Matthew 26:21

And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

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Matthew 26:22

They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”

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Matthew 26:23

Jesus answered, “The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with Me will betray Me.

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Matthew 26:24

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.”

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Matthew 26:25

Then Judas, who would betray Him, said, “Surely not I, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said it yourself.”

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Matthew 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.”

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"Many Greek copies have gave thanks."

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Matthew 26:27

Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

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Matthew 26:28

This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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Matthew 26:29

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.”

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Matthew 26:30

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

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hymn or , psalm

Matthew 26:31

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.’

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Matthew 26:32

But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”

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Matthew 26:33

Peter said to Him, “Even if all fall away on account of You, I never will.”

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Matthew 26:34

“Truly I tell you,” Jesus declared, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.”

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Matthew 26:35

Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.

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Matthew 26:36

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.”

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Gethsemane Gethsemane was a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives , beyond the brook Cedron; an even plat of ground , says Maundrell , not above fifty-seven yards square , where are shown some old olive trees , supposed to identify the spot to which our Lord was wont to resort.

Matthew 26:37

He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee and began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed.

Matthew 26:37 · BSB

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Matthew 26:38

Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.”

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Matthew 26:39

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.”

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Matthew 26:40

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.

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Matthew 26:41

“Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

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Matthew 26:42

A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

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Matthew 26:43

And again Jesus returned and found them sleeping—for their eyes were heavy.

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Matthew 26:44

So He left them and went away once more and prayed a third time, saying the same thing.

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Matthew 26:45

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.

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That is , as it is well paraphrased by Euthymius , "Since you have thus far failed to watch , sleep on the rest of the time , and take your rest , if you can."

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Matthew 26:46

Rise, let us go! See, My betrayer is approaching!”

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Matthew 26:47

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.

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Matthew 26:48

Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him.”

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Matthew 26:49

Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

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בפוציכחףום [Strong's G2705] , he kissed him affectionately , eagerly , or repeatedly , from ךבפב [Strong's G2596] , intensive , and ציכוש [Strong's G5368] , to kiss , still pretending the most affectionate attachment to our Lord

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Matthew 26:50

“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

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Rather , "Companion , ופביסו [Strong's G2083] , against whom (וצ ̓ש the reading of all the best MSS) art thou come?"

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Matthew 26:51

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

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Matthew 26:52

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

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Matthew 26:53

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?

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(A legion , כודושם [Strong's G3003] , for the Latin legio , from lego , to collect or choose was a particular division or battalion of the Roman army , which at different times contained different numbers. In the time of our Saviour it probably consisted of 6 ,200 foot and 300 horse , twelve of which would amount to 78 ,000 men.)

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Matthew 26:54

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

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Matthew 26:55

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.

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Matthew 26:56

But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

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Matthew 26:57

Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered.

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Matthew 26:58

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.

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Matthew 26:59

Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death.

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Matthew 26:60

But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward

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Matthew 26:61

and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

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The words of our Lord were widely different from this statement of them; so that the testimony of these witnesses was false , though it had the semblance of truth

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Matthew 26:62

So the high priest stood up and asked Him, “Have You no answer? What are these men testifying against You?”

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Matthew 26:63

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.”

Matthew 26:63 · BSB

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Matthew 26:64

“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.”

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Matthew 26:65

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.

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Matthew 26:66

What do you think?” “He deserves to die,” they answered.

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Matthew 26:67

Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him

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Matthew 5 . 39; 1 Kings 22 . 24; Jeremiah 20 . 2

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buffeted him ךןכבציףבם [Strong's G2852] , "smote him with their fists ," as Theophylact interprets.

smote him ססבניףבם [Strong's G4474] , "smote him on the cheek with the open hand ," as Suidas renders. They offered him every indignity , in all its various and vexatious forms.

Matthew 26:68

and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?”

Matthew 26:68 · BSB

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Matthew 26:69

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.

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Matthew 26:70

But he denied it before them all: “I do not know what you are talking about.”

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Matthew 26:71

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.”

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Matthew 26:72

And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man!”

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Matthew 26:73

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.”

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Matthew 26:74

At that he began to curse and swear to them, “I do not know the man!” And immediately a rooster crowed.

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Matthew 26:75

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.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge is the classical cross-reference layer — centuries of catchword parallels beneath the site’s quotations, allusions, and echoes. Every reference above also flows into the wider web of connections.

In the wider web20 threads
Intertextuality Pairs
Quotations Matthew 26:31 → Zechariah 13:7, Matthew 26:64 → Psalms 110:1
Allusions Matthew 26:28 → Exodus 24:8, Matthew 26:28 → Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 26:28 → Jeremiah 31:31, Matthew 26:64 → Daniel 7:13
Trajectories
Aaron (The Great High Priest), Conquest of Canaan (Victory in Christ), Covenant Meals (Fellowship with God), High Priest Seated at the Right Hand (Christ's Royal-Priestly Session), Legal Priesthood (Mediators and Ministers), Shepherd (Divine Shepherd Christology)
Longitudinal Themes
Shepherd
Chiasms
Shaped Matthew 26:01–13, Matthew 26:14–25, Matthew 26:26–36, Matthew 26:36–46, Matthew 26:47–56, Matthew 26:57–69, Matthew 26:69–75
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