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Themes in Matthew 26

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Themes in Matthew 26

Matthew 26:1 (show verse)

When Jesus had finished this discourse, He said to His disciples,

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Matthew 26:2 (show verse)

“You know that the Passover is coming in two days, and the Son of Man is to be betrayed and handed over for crucifixion.”

Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Passover » Jesus crucified at the time of

Matthew 26:3 (show verse)

Then the chief priests and the elders of the people gathered in the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, whose name was Caiaphas,

Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Scribe (scribes) » Conspire against jesus
Scribes » Modern » Active in procuring our lord's death

Matthew 26:4 (show verse)

and plotted together to arrest Jesus by stealth and kill Him.

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Craftiness » Craftiness, general references to
Craftiness » Instances of » In seeking to kill jesus
Duplicity » Craftiness, general references to
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

Matthew 26:5 (show verse)

But they said, “It must not be during the festival (Passover), otherwise there might be a riot among the people.”

Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

Matthew 26:6 (show verse)

Now when Jesus was [back] in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper,

Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Simon » The leper
Simon » Leper » Jesus dines with

Matthew 26:7 (show verse)

a woman came to Him with an alabaster vial of very expensive perfume and she poured it on Jesus’ head as He reclined at the table.

Alabaster » Vessels made of
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Box » Made of alabaster
Giving » Sacrificial » Mary of bethany
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Ointment » Not sacred » The alabaster container of
Parsimony » General references to
Sacrificial giving » Mary of bethany
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of

Matthew 26:8 (show verse)

But when the disciples saw it they were indignant and angry, saying, “Why all this waste [of money]?

Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Parsimony » General references to
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in their indignation at the anointing of jesus
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of

Matthew 26:9 (show verse)

For this perfume might have been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor.”

Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Parsimony (stinginess) » Of the disciples, when the ointment was poured upon jesus
Presumption » Instances of » The disciples, in their indignation at the anointing of jesus

Matthew 26:10 (show verse)

But Jesus, aware [of the malice] of this [remark], said to them, “Why are you bothering the woman? She has done a good thing to Me.

Matthew 26:11 (show verse)

For you always have the poor with you; but you will not always have Me.

Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
the Needy » General references to
The poor » Shall never cease out of the land
The poor » General references to

Matthew 26:12 (show verse)

When she poured this perfume on My body, she did it to prepare Me for burial.

Anointing » Was used for » Preparing the dead for burial
Anointing » Of the dead
Anointing » Symbolical » Of jesus
Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Burial » The body was » Anointed
Dead (people) » Instances of » Anointing
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » General references to
The Dead » General references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Service » Unrealized » Of mary
Unrealized service » Of mary

I assure you and most solemnly say to you, wherever this gospel [of salvation] is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be told in memory of her [for her act of love and devotion].”

Bethany » Jesus attends a feast in
Influence » Good » Posthumous
Jesus Christ » History of » Anointed with precious ointment (in bethany)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Fame of the woman who anointed his head
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary
Mary » Sister of lazarus » Anoints jesus
Memorials » Joshua's stone of memorial
Notable women » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ
Women » Notable » Mary of bethany, the woman immortalized by Christ

Matthew 26:14 (show verse)

Then one of the twelve [disciples], who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Judas iscariot
Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Church » Corruption in
Covetousness » Exemplified » Judas
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By judas iscariot
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:15 (show verse)

and said, “What are you willing to give me if I hand Jesus over to you?” And they weighed out thirty pieces of silver.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Judas iscariot
Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Betrayal » Of jesus
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Church » Corruption in
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Covetousness » Exemplified » Judas
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By judas iscariot
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Judas
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas » Characteristics of » Avariciousness
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Men » Traffic in
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Silver » Used for money
Silver » The price of Christ's betrayal
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:16 (show verse)

And from that moment Judas began looking for an opportune time to betray Jesus.

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Exemplified » Judas iscariot
Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Church » Corruption in
Covetousness » Instances of » Judas, in betraying jesus for twenty pieces of silver
Fellowship » The evil of fellowship with the wicked exemplified » By judas iscariot
greed » Avaricious men, examples of » Judas
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas (jude) » Surnamed "iscariot." » greed » By his bargaining to betray jesus for a sum of money
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:17 (show verse)

Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Passover Week) the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

Feast » Of the passover
Feast of the passover » Christ always observed
Feasts » Jewish
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
Hebrew » Feasts
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » Feast of » Held on the 14th of the first month, abib (april), to commemorate the exodus from egypt
Passover » Observed by jesus

Matthew 26:18 (show verse)

He said, “Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time [to suffer and atone for sin] is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples.”’”

Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Feast of the passover » Christ always observed
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Prepares the passover meal
Master » Jesus called
Passover » Observed by jesus

Matthew 26:19 (show verse)

[Accordingly] the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover.

Christ » Filial » Obedience to
Feast of the passover » Christ always observed
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
John » The apostle » Prepares the passover meal
Obedience » Filial » To Christ
Passover » Observed by jesus

Matthew 26:20 (show verse)

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

Feast of the passover » Christ always observed
Feasts » Instituted by moses » Observed » By jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » Observed by jesus

Matthew 26:21 (show verse)

And as they were eating, He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that one of you will betray Me.”

Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His betrayal
Judas » Prophecies of

Matthew 26:22 (show verse)

Being deeply grieved and extremely distressed, each one of them began to say to Him, “Surely not I, Lord?”

Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Judas » Prophecies of

Matthew 26:23 (show verse)

Jesus answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the bowl with Me [as a pretense of friendship] will betray Me.

Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » With the hand
Entertainments » Guests at » Often ate from the same dish
Feasts » Served in one dish
hands » The jews eat with
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Foretells his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His betrayal
Judas » Prophecies of

Matthew 26:24 (show verse)

The Son of Man is to go [to the cross], just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”

Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Accuses judas of his betrayal (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » His betrayal
Judas » Prophecies of
Probation » None after death

Matthew 26:25 (show verse)

And Judas, the betrayer, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Jesus said to him, “You have said it yourself.”

Matthew 26:26 (show verse)

Now as they were eating Jesus took bread, and after blessing it, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”

The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Body » Jesus Christâ€™s body
Bread » Illustrative » (when broken,) of the death of Christ
Bread » Symbolical » Of the body of Christ
Church » Sacraments of sacraments of, baptism » Sacrament of the lord's supper
Communion » With Christ with God » The sacrament of
Communion of the lord's supper » Instituted
Feast of the passover » The lord's supper instituted at
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Lord's » Days » Supper, the
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Symbols and similitudes » Bread

Matthew 26:27 (show verse)

And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Communion of the lord's supper » Both bread and wine are necessary to be received in
Cup » Used in the institution of the lord's supper
Feast of the passover » The lord's supper instituted at
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Symbols and similitudes » Wine
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood
Thankfulness » Jesus set an example of
Thanksgiving » Christ set an example of
Wine » Sacramental use of
Wine » Used at meals
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ

Matthew 26:28 (show verse)

for this is My blood of the [new and better] covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many [as a substitutionary atonement] for the forgiveness of sins.

The atonement » Commemorated in the lord's supper
Blood » Jesus Christâ€™s blood
Covenant » The new
Covenants » The new
Feast of the passover » The lord's supper instituted at
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
New » Birth » Covenant
Pardon » Is granted » Through the blood of Christ
Passover » The lord's supper ordained at
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » Remission of
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood
Testament » The new
Wine » Symbolical » Of the blood of jesus
Wine » Sacramental use of
Wine » Used at meals
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ

Matthew 26:29 (show verse)

But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
New » Man » Wine
Symbols and similitudes » Wine, of the atoning blood
The vine » The fruit of » Made into wine
Wine » New
Wine » Sacramental use of
Wine » Used at meals
Wine » Illustrative » Of the blood of Christ

Matthew 26:30 (show verse)

After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

the Diet of the jews » A hymn sung after
Food » Articles of » A hymn sung afterward
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Jesus Christ » History of » His last passover meal and his establishment of the lord's supper (in jerusalem)
Mountains » Names of » Olives, or olivet
Olives, mount of » Jesus repairs to
Song » Sung at the passover meal

Matthew 26:31 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

Christ, the shepherd » His sheep » He laid down his life for
Church » Compared to a flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
Dispersion » Of the early disciples
God's Flock » Scattered by persecution and false shepherds
God » Remember » Sheep of
Jesus Christ » Shepherd, jesus the true » He laid down his life for
Offence » Persecution, a cause of, to mere professors
Saints » God's knowledge of the saints » Scattered
Sheep » Figurative » Of the righteous
God's Sheep » God's people are his sheep
Shepherd » Figurative » Of Christ

Matthew 26:32 (show verse)

But after I am raised [to life], I will go ahead of you [leading the way] to Galilee.”

Christ » Reproves » Resurrection of
Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Jesus appeared to his disciples in, after his resurrection
Galilee » Christ » Appeared in, to his disciples after his resurrection
Resurrection » Examples of » Of Christ foretold

Matthew 26:33 (show verse)

Peter replied to Him, “Though they all fall away because of You [and doubt and disown You], I will never fall away!”

Common delusions » Self-confidence
Confidence » Instances of » Peter
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity
Peter » Conceit

Matthew 26:34 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times.”

Birds » Clean » Cock and hen
Christ » Denial of » General references to
Confidence » Instances of » Peter
Denial of Christ » General references to
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

Matthew 26:35 (show verse)

Peter said to Jesus, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And all the disciples said the same thing.

Confidence » Instances of » Peter
false Confidence » Instances of » Peter, in asserting his devotion to jesus
Peter » His treachery foretold by jesus, and his profession of fidelity

Matthew 26:36 (show verse)

Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane (olive-press), and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » Jesus
Prayer » In the garden of gethsemane
private Prayer » Christ was constant in

Matthew 26:37 (show verse)

And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee [James and John], He began to be grieved and greatly distressed.

Associations » Man needs the comfort and help of » Appreciated by Christ
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Desired
Companionship » Man needs the comfort and help of » Appreciated by Christ
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » For companionship
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Humility of Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Sorrow
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
of the disciples Inner circle » At gethsemane
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome » an intimate companion of jesus, and present with him » In gethsemane
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
John » The apostle » Is present with jesus in the garden of gethsemane
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus

Matthew 26:38 (show verse)

Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, so that I am almost dying of sorrow. Stay here and stay awake and keep watch with Me.”

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Having a human soul
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Sorrow » Of jesus
Watchfulness » Christ, an example of

Matthew 26:39 (show verse)

And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible [that is, consistent with Your will], let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

Afflictions » Instances of resignation in » Jesus, in gethsemane
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » Before the agony of the cross
Christ's » His farewell prayer joh 17 » Before the agony of the cross
Cup » Figurative » Of sorrow
Cup » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Submitting to sufferings
I will's of Christ » Not as i will
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » Postures in prayer » On the face before God
Prayer » Postures in » Falling on the face
Prayer » Jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prayer » Submission in, exemplified by jesus
private Prayer » Christ was constant in
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Sorrow » Of jesus
Submission » To the divine will
Submission » To authority » Jesus an example of
cup of Suffering » Saints drink of
Trials » Cup of suffering, saints drink of
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

Matthew 26:40 (show verse)

And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not stay awake and keep watch with Me for one hour?

Chiding » Jesus chides his disciples » For sleeping in gethsemane
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Man » Redemption of » Weakness of
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Peter » Ease
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Sleep » Spiritual » General references to natural
Sorrow » Of jesus
Watchfulness » Christ, an example of
human Weakness » Manifested in all men

Matthew 26:41 (show verse)

Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”

Flesh » The flesh
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Lukewarmness » Figurative
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » Praying continually
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Sorrow » Of jesus
Spirit/souls » The spirit
divine Sympathy » For human frailties and sorrows
Temptation » Voluntary entering into
Temptation » Alertness and prayer preventing temptation
Temptation » Saints should » Pray to be kept from
Temptation » Saints should » Watch against
Temptation » Has strength through the weakness of the flesh
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Motives to » Liability to temptation

Matthew 26:42 (show verse)

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

Cords » Cords of the cross » Resignation to the divine will
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
God » Will of, submission to » Christ the perfect example of
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Obedience » Instances of » Jesus
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Sorrow » Of jesus
Submission » To authority » Jesus an example of
The Surrendered life » Submission to the divine will » Christ the perfect example of
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty
Will » God's, submission to » Christ the perfect example of

Matthew 26:43 (show verse)

Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Sorrow » Of jesus

Matthew 26:44 (show verse)

So, leaving them again, He went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words once more.

Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Resignation » Christ set an example of
Sorrow » Of jesus

Matthew 26:45 (show verse)

Then He returned to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Listen, the hour [of My sacrifice] is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners [whose way and nature is to oppose God].

Betrayal » Of jesus
Christ » Given to Christ filial encouraged » Examples of filial
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Lost » Opportunity » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » For sympathy with the master - by the disciples
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"

Matthew 26:46 (show verse)

Get up, let us go. Look, My betrayer is near!”

Betrayal » Of jesus
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning » His death and resurrection
Jesus Christ » History of » Retires to gethsemane (on the mount of olives)
Peter » Present » In the garden of gethsemane
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:47 (show verse)

As Jesus was still speaking, Judas [Iscariot], one of the twelve [disciples], came up accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, [who came as representatives] from the chief priests and elders of the people.

military Arms » Offensive: » Handstaff
Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Staves (long poles) » Used as weapons
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:48 (show verse)

Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him.”

Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Friends » False friends » Judas iscariot
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Kiss » Of judas, when he betrayed jesus
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:49 (show verse)

Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Greetings (rejoice), Rabbi!” And he kissed Him [in a deliberate act of betrayal].

Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Friends » False friends » Judas iscariot
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Hypocrites » Exemplified » Judas
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Master » Jesus called
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Rabbi » Rv,
Salutations » Often perfidious
Salutations » Expressions used as » Hail
Salutations » By kissing
Salutations » Hail, master!
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:50 (show verse)

Jesus said to Judas, “Friend, do what you came for.” Then they came and seized Jesus and arrested Him.

Betrayal » Of jesus
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Christ's » Attitude toward children » Composure
Gethsemane » Jesus betrayed in
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Prisoners » Jesus
Traitor » Judas

Matthew 26:51 (show verse)

And one of those who were with Jesus reached out and drew his sword, and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Malchus » Healed by jesus
Meekness » Of jesus
Peter » Cuts off the ear of malchus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Swords » used by » Peter

Matthew 26:52 (show verse)

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place; for all those who habitually draw the sword will die by the sword.

Christ » Mediator » Meekness of
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Meekness » Examples of » Christ's
Meekness » Of jesus
Persecution » Inconsistent with » The gospel
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:53 (show verse)

Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve legions of angels?

Angels » Wait upon Christ
Angels » Ministration of, obtained by prayer
Armies » Illustrative of » Multitudes of angels
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Cords » Cords of the cross » It was not because he was friendless
The death of Christ » Was voluntary
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Legion » Of angels
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:54 (show verse)

How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must happen this way?”

Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Meekness » Of jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Types » Of the saviour » The institutions ordained by moses

Matthew 26:55 (show verse)

At that moment Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Day after day I used to sit in the porches and courts of the temple teaching, and you did not arrest Me.

Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:56 (show verse)

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

Backsliders » Instances of » The disciples
Being Forsaken by friends » Instances of » Jesus
Cowardice » Cowardice, examples of » The disciples
Cowardice » Instances of » The disciples » When jesus was apprehended
Friends » False friends » Jesus' disciples ran away
Jesus Christ » History of » Is betrayed and apprehended (in the garden of gethsemane)
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:57 (show verse)

Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) had gathered [illegally] together.

Arrest » Of jesus
Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Consisted of chief priest, &c
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Sat in high priest's palace
Elders » Jewish
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Jewish » Jewish
Judge » Priests and levites as
Leaders » Elders » Jewish
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Religious » Elders » Jewish
Scribe (scribes) » Conspire against jesus

Matthew 26:58 (show verse)

But Peter followed Him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the [elegant home of the Jewish] high priest, and went inside, and sat with the guards to see the outcome.

Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Sat in high priest's palace
Friends » False friends » Jesus' disciples ran away
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Judge » Priests and levites as
Palaces » The term applied to » The house of the high priest
Peter » Follows jesus to the high priest's palace
Peter » Following afar off
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:59 (show verse)

Now the chief priests and the whole Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) tried to get false witnesses to testify against Jesus, so that they might [have a reason to] put Him to death.

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Church » Corruption in
jewish Council » Over thirty years
Court » Corrupt
Courts » supreme council
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Consisted of chief priest, &c
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Judge » Priests and levites as
Perjury » Instances of » Jesus
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » False witness » Against » Jesus

Matthew 26:60 (show verse)

They found none, even though many false witnesses came forward. At last two came forward,

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Church » Corruption in
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Judge » Priests and levites as
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Slander » Christ was exposed to

Matthew 26:61 (show verse)

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

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Church » Corruption in
Court » Corrupt
False teachers » Instances of » Witnesses » Against jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Judge » Priests and levites as
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Temple » Figurative » Of the corpse of jesus
The Second Temple » The jews » Considered it blasphemy to speak against

Matthew 26:62 (show verse)

The high priest stood up and said to Jesus, “Have You no answer to give? What is it that these men are testifying against You?”

Christ » Silent of Christ » Before the high priest
Church » Corruption in
Court » Corrupt
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Judge » Priests and levites as
Pleading » Jesus declined to plead
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Self-control » Of jesus
Silence » Of Christ » Before the high priest
Christ Silent » Before the high priest

Matthew 26:63 (show verse)

But Jesus kept silent. And the high priest said to Him, “I call on You to swear a binding oath by the living God, that you tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Christ » Silent of Christ » Before the high priest
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As son of God
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Church » Corruption in
Courts of justice » The accused » Examined on oath
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Son of God
Oaths » Judicial from of administering
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Self-control » Of jesus
Silence » Of Christ » Before the high priest
Christ Silent » Before the high priest

Matthew 26:64 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, “You have [in fact] said it; but more than that I tell you [regardless of what you do with Me now], in the future you will see [Me revealed as] the Son of Man seated at the

right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Blasphemy » Charged upon Christ
Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As son of God
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Church » Corruption in
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Son of God
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
The second coming of Christ » The manner of » In clouds
the future » The second coming of Christ » Foretold

Matthew 26:65 (show verse)

Then the high priest tore his robes [in mock horror] and exclaimed, “He has blasphemed [by making Himself God’s equal]! What further need have we of witnesses or evidence? See, you have now heard the blasphemy.

Blasphemy » False indictments for » Jesus
Blasphemy » Charged upon Christ
Caiaphas » Jesus tried before
Christ » Defamed » Accused of blasphemy
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As son of God
Christian ministers » Instances of » Caiaphas
Church » Corruption in
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
Courts of justice » Judges of » Pronounced the judgment of the court
Falsehood » Instances of » Jewish leaders » And when jesus announced that he was the son of God
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Hyke or upper garment » Was the garment » Rent in token of anger
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » First, of blasphemy
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Son of God
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:66 (show verse)

What do you think?” They answered, “He deserves to be put to death.”

Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As son of God
Church » Corruption in
Courts of justice » Sanhedrim or court of the seventy » Presided over by high priest
Courts of justice » Judges of » Pronounced the judgment of the court
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Son of God
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Verdict » Against jesus

Matthew 26:67 (show verse)

Then they spat in His face and struck Him with their fists; and some slapped Him,

Assault and battery » Striking jesus » The attacks upon
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » As son of God
Church » Corruption in
Courts of justice » The accused » Sometimes treated with insult
Cruelty » Instances of » Of jews to jesus
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
hands » Parts of, mentioned » The palm
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being buffeted
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Son of God
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus
Spitting » In the face, as an indignity

Matthew 26:68 (show verse)

saying, “Prophesy to us, You Christ (Messiah, Anointed); who was it that struck You?”

Church » Corruption in
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried by the council (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Jesus

Matthew 26:69 (show verse)

Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a servant-girl came up to him and said, “You too were with Jesus the Galilean.”

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Christ » Denial of » General references to
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Denial of Christ » General references to
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Galilee » Christ » Despised as of
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter
Women » Was a doorkeeper

Matthew 26:70 (show verse)

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

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
Christ » Denial of » General references to
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Denial of Christ » General references to
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter

Matthew 26:71 (show verse)

And when he had gone out to the gateway, another servant-girl saw him and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus the Nazarene.”

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter

Matthew 26:72 (show verse)

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

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Lying » Exemplified » Peter
Oaths » The jews » Often guilty of rashly taking
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Other times timid and cowardly
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Peter
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter

Matthew 26:73 (show verse)

After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Surely you are one of them too; for even your [Galilean] accent gives you away.”

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Galilee » Inhabitants of » Used a peculiar dialect
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
Language » Dialects of the jews
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter

Matthew 26:74 (show verse)

Then he began to curse [that is, to invoke God’s judgment on himself] and swear [an oath], “I do not know the man!” And at that moment a rooster crowed.

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Backsliding » Exemplified » Peter
Birds » Clean » Cock and hen
Blasphemy » Instances of » Peter, when accused of being a disciple of jesus
Character transformed » Peter, the profane fisherman
Conversion » Characters transformed by » Peter, the profane fisherman
Cowardice » Instances of » Peter, in denying the lord
Cursing » Examples of
Deception » Religious persons guilty of
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Perjury » Instances of » Peter, when he denied jesus with an oath
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Sin » Increment of » The steps in peter's fall illustrate
Sin » Progressive » The steps in peter's fall illustrate
Sins » Increment » The steps in peter's fall illustrate
Spiritual » Transformation characters transformed by conversion » Peter, the profane fisherman becomes a man whose very shadow heals
Swearing falsely » Exemplified » Peter
profane Swearing » Exemplified » Peter
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » Peter

Matthew 26:75 (show verse)

And Peter remembered the [prophetic] words of Jesus, when He had said, “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly [in repentance].

Backsliders » Instances of » Peter
Conscience » Instances of » Of peter, after denying the lord
Denial of Christ » Exemplified » Peter
Fall » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Falsehood » Instances of » Peter, in denying jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Trial of, before caiaphas (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By peter, concerning jesus
Peter » His denial of jesus, and his repentance
Peter » The reed changed to a rock » Tenderhearted and affectionate
Prayer » The prayer of jesus, "let this cup pass away,"
Prisoners » Jesus
Remorse » Peter
Remorse » Instances of » Peter
Repentance » Instances of » Peter, because of his denial of jesus
Repentance » True--exemplified » Peter
Weeping » Peter
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Peter