Matthew 26
The Plot to Kill Jesus
1 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
2 Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.
3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, Parallel theme: Mark 14:54, John 11:57, 18:24, 18:28
4 And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him. Parallel theme: Matthew 12:14, Psalms 2:2, Acts 13:10
5 But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. Parallel theme: Matthew 14:5, 21:26, 27:24, Proverbs 19:21, 21:30, Isaiah 46:10, Mark 14:2, 14:12, 14:27 +4
Jesus Anointed at Bethany
6 Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,
7 There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat. Related: Song of Solomon 1:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 133:2, Ecclesiastes 9:8, Isaiah 57:9, Luke 7:46
8 But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste? Parallel theme: Exodus 5:17, Mark 14:4
9 For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor. Parallel theme: Mark 14:5
10 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. Good: Colossians 1:10, 1 Timothy 3:1, 5:10, 2 Timothy 2:21, Titus 1:16, 2:14, 3:1, 3:8, 3:14, Hebrews 13:21 +5
11 For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:20, 28:20, Deuteronomy 15:11, Mark 14:7, John 12:8, 13:33, 14:19, 16:5, 16:28, Acts 3:21 +5
12 For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.
13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. Parallel theme: Matthew 24:14, Psalms 112:6, Mark 14:9
Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,
15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. Parallel theme: Exodus 21:32
16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.
The Last Supper
17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples. Parallel theme: Matthew 21:3, 26:2, Mark 5:35, Luke 22:53, John 7:6, 7:8, 7:30, 12:23, 13:1, 17:1 +5
19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. Parallel theme: John 13:21
21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. Parallel theme: John 13:21, Hebrews 4:13, Revelation 2:23
22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? Parallel theme: Luke 22:23
23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. Good: Mark 14:21. Parallel theme: Matthew 18:7, 26:54, 26:56, Daniel 9:26, Mark 9:12, Luke 22:22, 24:46, John 17:12, 1 Corinthians 15:3 +5
25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
The Institution of the Lord's Supper
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Blessing: Matthew 14:19, Mark 6:41, Luke 24:30. Parallel theme: Acts 2:46, 20:7, 1 Corinthians 10:4
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; Related: Song of Solomon 5:1, 7:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 116:13, Isaiah 25:6, 55:1, Luke 22:20, 1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:28 +3
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. Kingdom: Matthew 13:43, Mark 14:25, Hebrews 12:2. Parallel theme: Psalms 40:3, Isaiah 53:11, Luke 15:32, John 17:13, Acts 10:41, Revelation 7:17, 14:3 +5
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. Parallel theme: Matthew 11:6, 26:56, Psalms 38:11, 69:20, 88:18, Isaiah 53:10, Lamentations 1:19, Zechariah 13:7, John 16:32 +4
32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Resurrection: Matthew 16:21, 20:19, Mark 14:28. Parallel theme: Matthew 28:10, 28:16, Mark 16:7, 1 Corinthians 15:6 +2
33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Parallel theme: Luke 22:33
34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. References Jesus: Matthew 26:75, John 13:38. Parallel theme: Luke 22:34
35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Gethsemane
36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Prayer: Matthew 26:39, 26:42, Hebrews 5:7
37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. References Peter: Matthew 17:1, Mark 5:37. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:21
38 Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.
39 And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
40 And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour? References Peter: Matthew 26:35, Mark 14:37, Luke 9:32. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:5, 26:38, 26:43, Luke 22:45 +2
41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
42 He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done. Prayer: Matthew 26:39. Parallel theme: Hebrews 4:15
43 And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy. Parallel theme: Luke 9:32
44 And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.
45 Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Parallel theme: John 12:27, 13:1, 17:1
46 Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.
The Arrest of Jesus
47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Word: Matthew 26:55, Acts 1:16. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:14
48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.
49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:25
50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
52 Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Word: Revelation 13:10. Parallel theme: Matthew 5:39, Genesis 9:6, Psalms 55:23, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 3:9, Revelation 16:6 +2
53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? Prayer: 2 Kings 6:17. Parallel theme: Matthew 4:11, 25:31, Daniel 7:10, Luke 8:30, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, Jude 1:14 +2
54 But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
55 In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.
56 But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Jesus Before Caiaphas
57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:3
58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. References Peter: John 18:25. Parallel theme: John 7:32, 7:45
59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, Witness: Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalms 27:12, 35:11. Parallel theme: Titus 2:8, 1 Peter 3:16
61 And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. Temple: Matthew 27:40, Mark 15:29. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:7, 53:3
62 And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?
63 But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.
64 Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.
65 Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. Parallel theme: Matthew 9:3, Numbers 14:6, Jeremiah 36:24, John 10:33, 10:36
66 What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. Parallel theme: John 19:7
67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, Parallel theme: Matthew 5:39, 27:30, Isaiah 50:6, 52:14, 53:3, Mark 14:65, John 18:22 +2
68 Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee? Prophecy: Mark 14:65. Parallel theme: Judges 16:25
Peter Denies Jesus
69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. References Jesus: Matthew 26:71. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 19:13, Acts 5:37
70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.
71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.
72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.
73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. Parallel theme: Judges 12:6
74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.
75 And Peter remembered the wordWord: λόγος (Logos). The Greek Logos (Λόγος) means word, reason, or message—the rational principle underlying reality. John identifies Christ as the eternal Logos: 'In the beginning was the Word' (John 1:1). of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly. References Jesus: Matthew 26:34, John 13:38. Parallel theme: Galatians 6:1