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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)

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

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Matthew 26:2 (show verse)

Ye know that after two days is the Passoever, and the Son of man is betrayed 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)

Then the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people assembled together, at the palace of the high priest, who was called 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 they might apprehend Jesus by subtlety 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, Not at the feast, lest there be a tumult 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 in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper, There came to him a woman;

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)

having an alabaster box of very costly ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat 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)

But his disciples seeing it, had indignation, saying, 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 ointment might have been sold for much, and 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 knowing it, said to them, Why trouble ye the woman?

Matthew 26:11 (show verse)

She hath wrought a good work upon me. For 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 in pouring this ointment on my body, she hath done it for 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)

Verily I say to you, wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, this also which she hath done shall be spoken for a memorial of her.

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, called Judas Iscariot, going 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)

Said, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him to you?

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 they bargained with him for thirty pieces of silver. And from that time he sought opportunity to betray 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)

On tbe first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee 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)

And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say to him, The Master saith, My time is at hand: I will keep the passover at thy 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)

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they 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)

When the evening was come, he sat down with the twelve. And as they ate he said, Verily I say to you, One of you will betray me.

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 they were exceeding sorrowful and began each of them to say to him,

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)

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)

And he answering said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same 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 goeth as it is written of him: but wo to that man, by whom the Son of man is betrayed: it had been good for that man if he had not 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 who betrayed him answering said, Master, Is it I? He saith to him, Thou hast said.

Matthew 26:26 (show verse)

And after they had eaten, Jesus took bread and blessed and brake and gave it to his 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 he took the cup, and 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 is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many, 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)

I say to you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, till the 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)

And when they had sung the hymn, they went out into 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 saith Jesus to them, All ye will be offended at 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, 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 answering said to him, Tho' all should be offended at thee, I will never be offended.

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, Verily I say to thee, before cock-crowing thou wilt deny 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)

Peter saith to him, If I must die with thee, yet will I in no wise deny thee. In like manner also 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)

Then cometh Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and saith to the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

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 he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and in deep anguish.

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 saith he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto death: tarry ye here, and 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 going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not as I will, but as thou wilt.

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 cometh to the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith to Peter, What! Could ye not watch with 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 enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing; 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 the second time he went away and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup cannot pass from me, unless I drink it, 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)

And he came and found them asleep again; for their eyes were weighed down.

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)

And leaving them, he went away again, and prayed the third time, saying 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)

Then cometh he to his disciples and saith to them, Sleep on now and take your rest: Behold the hour is come, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

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 going: behold he that betrayeth me is at hand.

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 while he was yet speaking, lo Judas one of the twelve came, and with him a great multitude with swords and clubs 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 he that betrayed him, had given them a signal, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, is he; 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)

And forthwith coming to Jesus, he said, Hail, Master, 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)

And Jesus said to him, Friend, Wherefore art thou come? Then came they and laid hands on Jesus and took 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 behold one of them that were with Jesus, stretching out his hand, drew his sword, and striking the servant of the high priest, 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 said Jesus to him, Put up again thy sword into its place; for all they that take 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)

Thinkest thou that I cannot now ask my Father, and he will presently give 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, that thus it must be?

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)

In that hour Jesus said to the multitude, Are ye come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple and ye took me not.

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 is done, that the scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook 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 elders 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 afar off to the high priest's palace, and going in, sat with the officers, to see the end.

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 elders, and all the council sought false witness against Jesus,

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)

to put him to death, But found none; yea, tho' many false witnesses came, yet found they none.

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)

At last came two false witnesses, And said, This fellow said, 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 rising up said to him, Answerest thou nothing? What do these witness against thee?

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 held his peace. And the high priest answering said to him, I adjure thee by the living God, to tell us, if thou art 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 saith to him, Thou hast said. Moreover I say to you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right-hand of power, and coming upon 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 hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? Behold now ye have 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 think ye? They answering said, He is guilty of 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 did they spit in his face and buffet him, and others smote 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, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee?

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 sat without in the hall. And one of the maid-servants came to him saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

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 before all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

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 gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This fellow also was 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)

And again he denied with an oath, I know not 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)

And after a while they that stood by, came and said to Peter, Surely thou art also one of them; for thy speech discovereth 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 began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man.

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 immediately the cock crew. And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, who said to him, Before cock-crowing thou wilt 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