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Themes in Matthew 26

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Themes in Matthew 26

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Matthew 26:1 (show verse)

Now when Jesus had finished these discourses, he said to his disciples,

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Matthew 26:2 (show verse)

ye know that in two days the feast of the passover will begin, and the son of man be delivered up to be crucified.

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)

About this time the chief priests, and the elders of the people, assembled in the palace of the 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 consulted how to seize Jesus by surprize, and take away his life.

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, this must not be done on the feastday, for fear the people rise.

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 in Bethany, in the house of Simon who had been a 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)

there came to him a woman with an alabaster-box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, while he was at 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)

one of his disciples seeing this, with indignation said, to what purpose is this waste?

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 could have been sold for a great price, which might have been 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)

Jesus perceiving this, said to them, why do you trouble the woman? for what she has done is out of regard to me.

Matthew 26:11 (show verse)

ye have the poor always with you, but me ye have not always.

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)

for her pouring this ointment on my body, is preparative to my 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

Matthew 26:13 (show verse)

I declare unto you, in whatever quarter of the world, this part of the gospel-history shall be related, what this woman has now done shall be there mentioned to her praise.

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, Judas Iscariot by name, 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 will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you? and they promised him 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)

from which time he watched a favourable opportunity to deliver him.

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 the first day of the feast of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, and said, where would you have us make the preparations for the paschal-supper?

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)

and he said, go into the city to such a man, and say to him, the master sends you word that his time is at hand, and he designs to keep the passover now at your house with his 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)

the disciples then did as Jesus appointed, and made ready 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)

The even being now come, he sat down with the twelve.

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, 'tis indeed true that one of this company shall 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)

at which they were exceedingly concern'd, and began every one of them to ask, Lord, is it I?

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)

to this he answered, he that has his hand in the dish with mine, he it is that 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 going to die, pursuant to the scripture: but wo to that man by whom the son of man is betrayed: it had been better 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)

then Judas, he who was to betray him, said, master, is it I? Jesus replied, yes.

Matthew 26:26 (show verse)

While they were yet eating, Jesus took bread, and having given thanks, he brake it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, take, eat; this represents 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 he took the cup, and having given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it:

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 represents my blood, the blood of the new covenant which is shed for mankind for the remission 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 this I tell you, I shall not drink any more wine with you from this time forth to the day, when I shall drink with you, of the spiritual wine, 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)

And when they had sung an hymn, they went 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 said Jesus to them, I shall be the occasion of your revolting all from me this night: for it is written, "I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall 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 risen again, I will go before you into 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 thereupon said, tho' all the rest should abandon you, I never will.

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 replied, I tell you for certain, that this night before the time of cock-crowing, thou shalt abjure me thrice.

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)

but Peter said, though it should cost me my life, I never will disown you. and so said all the disciples.

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)

After this, Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemani, and said to the disciples, stay here, while I go 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)

but he took with him Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be in a very great agony of grief.

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)

and he said to them, "my soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death:" stay here and watch by 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)

Then advancing a little further, he fell prostrate in prayer, and said, "O my father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not mine, but thy will be done."

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)

then returning to the disciples, and finding them asleep, he said to Peter, what, could ye not watch by me 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)

watch and pray that ye may not sink under the trial: the mind indeed is vigorous, but the flesh 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)

again, he went away the second time, and prayed thus, "O my father, if I cannot avoid drinking this cup, thy 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)

then returning, he found them asleep again: 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)

then he left them once more, and went to prayers the third time, using the same words.

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)

and at his return, he said to his disciples, is this a time to sleep and take your rest? the hour draws nigh, and the son of man is betrayed into the hands of the gentiles.

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)

rise, let us be gone, there he is, the traytor is just upon us.

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)

And before he had done speaking, Judas one of the twelve appear'd, with a numerous retinue, arm'd with swords and staves, being sent by 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 he that was to betray him, gave them this signal, the person I shall kiss, is the very man, be sure to secure 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)

and immediately advancing to Jesus, he said, master, I salute you, and kissed him.

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 him, friend, what are you come about? when the others advancing, seized upon Jesus, and secur'd 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)

At which, one of Jesus's company laying his hand upon his sword, drew it, and striking at a servant of the high priest's, took 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)

but Jesus said to him, put up your sword in its place: for all that take to the sword, shall perish 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 my father, if I should now desire it of him, would not instantly send me 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)

but how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, which say, that thus it must happen?

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

At the same time Jesus said to the company, you come to apprehend me with swords and clubs, as if in pursuit of a robber; I was every day with you teaching in the temple, and ye did not then seize upon 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 was to be done, in pursuance of what the prophets had predicted. then all the disciples abandon'd 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)

And they that had apprehended Jesus, led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the Scribes and the senators were assembled.

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 to the high priest's palace, and going in, he sat with the officers to see the event.

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, the senators and the whole council, endeavour'd to get false evidence against Jesus, that he might be condemn'd to die.

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)

but they found none: and though many false witnesses came, it was not found sufficient. at last there came two false witnesses, who charg'd him with saying,

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)

"I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build 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)

and the high priest arose, and said to him, have you nothing in answer to that charge they bring 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 made no reply. and the high priest said to him, I conjure thee by the living God, to tell us, are you 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 reply'd, I am: moreover I declare to you, within a while ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of God, 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 rent his clothes, saying, he has spoke blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? you yourselves have now heard his 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 is your opinion? they reply'd, he deserves to die.

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 spit in his face, some beat him on the head, others slapt him on the cheeks,

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)

crying now Christ divine, who 't is 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)

In the mean time Peter was sitting without in the court: and a servant maid came to him, and said, you likewise was one of Jesus the Galilean's comrades.

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 know nothing of the matter.

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 was going out at the porch, another maid saw him, and said to those that were by, this fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

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)

but he denied it again, and swore I don't 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)

soon after they that stood by coming up, said to Peter, certainly you are one of them, for thy speech bewrays thee.

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 fell to solemn imprecations, and swore, "I don't know the man." and immediately the cock crew:

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)

when Peter remembred what Jesus had said to him, "before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice." and he went out, and wept bitterly.

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