Matthew 26

1When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,Cross-references: Matt 7:28 · Matt 19:1

2“You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.”Cross-references: Ex 12:11 · Ex 34:25 · Matt 17:22 · Matt 20:18 · Matt 26:24 · Matt 27:4 · +9 more

3Then the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders of the people were gathered together in the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas.Cross-references: Ps 2:1 · Ps 56:6 · Ps 64:4 · Ps 94:20 · Jer 11:19 · Jer 17:27 · +13 more

4They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit and kill him.Cross-references: Gen 3:1 · Ps 2:2 · Matt 12:14 · Matt 23:33 · Acts 7:19 · Acts 13:10 · +1 more

5But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”Cross-references: Ps 76:10 · Prov 19:21 · Prov 21:30 · Isa 46:10 · Lam 3:37 · Matt 14:5 · +9 more

6Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,Cross-references: Matt 21:17 · Mark 11:12 · Mark 14:3 · Luke 7:37 · John 11:1 · John 12:1

7a woman came to him having an alabaster jar of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he sat at the table.Cross-references: Ex 30:23 · Ps 133:2 · Eccl 9:8 · Eccl 10:1 · Song 1:3 · Isa 57:9 · +3 more

8But when his disciples saw this, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste?Cross-references: Ex 5:17 · 1Sam 17:28 · Eccl 4:4 · Amos 8:5 · Hag 1:2 · Mal 1:7 · +3 more

9For this ointment might have been sold for much and given to the poor.”Cross-references: Josh 7:20 · 1Sam 15:9 · 1Sam 15:21 · 2Ki 5:20 · Mark 14:5 · John 12:5 · +1 more

10However, knowing this, Jesus said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? She has done a good work for me.Cross-references: Neh 2:18 · Job 13:7 · Mark 14:6 · Luke 7:44 · 2Cor 9:8 · Gal 1:7 · +15 more

11For you always have the poor with you, but you don’t always have me.Cross-references: Deut 15:11 · Matt 18:20 · Matt 25:34 · Matt 25:42 · Matt 28:20 · Mark 14:7 · +9 more

12For in pouring this ointment on my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.Cross-references: 2Chr 16:14 · Mark 14:8 · Mark 16:1 · Luke 23:56 · John 12:7 · John 19:39

13Most certainly I tell you, wherever this Good News is preached in the whole world, what this woman has done will also be spoken of as a memorial of her.”Cross-references: 1Sam 2:30 · Ps 98:2 · Ps 112:6 · Isa 52:9 · Matt 24:14 · Matt 28:19 · +12 more

14Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priestsCross-references: Matt 10:4 · Matt 26:25 · Matt 26:47 · Matt 27:3 · Mark 14:10 · Luke 22:3 · +6 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

15and said, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him to you?” So they weighed out for him thirty pieces of silver.Cross-references: Gen 37:26 · Gen 38:16 · Ex 21:32 · Judg 16:5 · Judg 17:10 · Judg 18:19 · +8 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

16From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.Cross-references: Mark 14:11 · Luke 22:6

17Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”Cross-references: Ex 12:6 · Ex 12:18 · Ex 13:6 · Lev 23:5 · Num 28:16 · Deut 16:1 · +5 more

18He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”Cross-references: Matt 21:3 · Matt 23:8 · Matt 23:10 · Matt 26:2 · Matt 26:49 · Mark 5:35 · +11 more

19The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.Cross-references: Ex 12:4 · 2Chr 35:10 · Matt 21:6 · John 2:5 · John 15:14

20Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.Cross-references: Ex 12:11 · Song 1:12 · Mark 14:17 · Luke 22:14 · John 13:21

21As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”Cross-references: Ps 55:12 · Matt 26:2 · Matt 26:14 · Luke 22:21 · John 6:70 · John 13:21 · +2 more

22They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”Cross-references: Mark 14:19 · Luke 22:23 · John 13:22 · John 21:17

23He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.Cross-references: Ps 41:9 · Luke 22:21 · John 13:18 · John 13:26

24The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”Cross-references: Gen 3:15 · Ps 22:1 · Ps 55:15 · Ps 55:23 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 109:6 · +27 more

25Judas, who betrayed him, answered, “It isn’t me, is it, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You said it.”Cross-references: 2Ki 5:25 · Prov 30:20 · Matt 23:7 · Matt 26:49 · Matt 26:64 · Matt 27:11 · +2 more

26As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”Cross-references: Ezek 5:4 · Matt 14:19 · Mark 6:41 · Mark 14:22 · Luke 22:18 · Luke 24:30 · +8 more

27He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,Cross-references: Ps 116:13 · Song 5:1 · Song 7:9 · Isa 25:6 · Isa 55:1 · Mark 14:23 · +3 more

28for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.Cross-references: Ex 24:7 · Lev 17:11 · Jer 31:31 · Zech 9:11 · Matt 20:28 · Mark 1:4 · +15 more

29But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father’s Kingdom.”Cross-references: Ps 4:7 · Ps 40:3 · Ps 104:15 · Song 5:1 · Isa 24:9 · Isa 25:6 · +23 more

30When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.Cross-references: Ps 81:1 · Matt 21:1 · Mark 14:26 · Luke 21:37 · Luke 22:39 · John 14:31 · +3 more

31Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’Cross-references: Job 6:15 · Job 19:13 · Ps 38:11 · Ps 69:20 · Ps 88:18 · Isa 53:10 · +9 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

32But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”Cross-references: Matt 16:21 · Matt 20:19 · Matt 27:63 · Matt 28:6 · Matt 28:10 · Matt 28:16 · +6 more

33But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”Cross-references: Ps 17:5 · Ps 119:116 · Prov 16:18 · Prov 20:6 · Prov 28:25 · Jer 17:9 · +7 more

34Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”Cross-references: Matt 26:75 · Mark 14:30 · Luke 22:34 · John 13:38

35Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you.” All of the disciples also said likewise.Cross-references: Ex 19:8 · Prov 28:14 · Prov 29:23 · Matt 20:22 · John 13:37 · Rom 11:20 · +3 more

36Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go there and pray.”Cross-references: Ps 22:1 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 69:13 · Matt 26:39 · Matt 26:42 · Mark 14:32 · +3 more

37He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and severely troubled.Cross-references: Matt 4:18 · Matt 4:21 · Matt 17:1 · Matt 20:20 · Mark 5:37 · Mark 14:33 · +2 more

38Then Jesus said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with me.”Cross-references: Job 6:2 · Ps 88:1 · Ps 88:14 · Ps 116:3 · Isa 53:3 · Isa 53:10 · +9 more

39He went forward a little, fell on his face, and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass away from me; nevertheless, not what I desire, but what you desire.”Cross-references: Gen 17:3 · Num 14:5 · Num 16:22 · 2Sam 15:26 · 1Chr 21:16 · Ezek 1:28 · +18 more

40He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?Cross-references: Judg 9:33 · 1Sam 26:15 · 1Ki 20:11 · Song 5:2 · Matt 25:5 · Matt 26:35 · +5 more

41Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”Cross-references: Ps 119:1 · Ps 119:4 · Ps 119:24 · Ps 119:32 · Ps 119:35 · Ps 119:115 · +28 more

42Again, a second time he went away and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup can’t pass away from me unless I drink it, your desire be done.”Cross-references: Ps 22:1 · Ps 69:1 · Ps 69:17 · Ps 88:1 · Matt 26:39 · Mark 14:39 · +2 more

43He came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.Cross-references: Prov 23:34 · Jonah 1:6 · Luke 9:32 · Acts 20:9 · Rom 13:1 · 1Thess 5:6

44He left them again, went away, and prayed a third time, saying the same words.Cross-references: Dan 9:17 · Matt 6:7 · Luke 18:1 · 2Cor 12:8

45Then he came to his disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.Cross-references: 1Ki 18:27 · Eccl 11:9 · Matt 26:2 · Matt 26:14 · Matt 26:18 · Mark 14:41 · +4 more

46Arise, let’s be going. Behold, he who betrays me is at hand.”Cross-references: 1Sam 17:48 · Luke 9:51 · Luke 12:50 · Luke 22:15 · John 14:31 · Acts 21:13

47While he was still speaking, behold, 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.Cross-references: Matt 26:14 · Matt 26:55 · Mark 14:43 · Luke 22:47 · John 18:1 · Acts 1:16Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

48Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whoever I kiss, he is the one. Seize him.”Cross-references: 2Sam 3:27 · 2Sam 20:9 · Ps 28:3 · Ps 55:20 · Mark 14:44Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

49Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.Cross-references: Gen 27:26 · 1Sam 10:1 · 2Sam 20:9 · Prov 27:6 · Matt 26:25 · Matt 27:29 · +5 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

50Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.Cross-references: 2Sam 16:17 · Ps 41:9 · Ps 55:13 · Matt 20:13 · Matt 22:12 · Luke 22:48Examined: The Prophecy Loom →

51Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.Cross-references: Matt 26:35 · Mark 14:47 · Luke 9:55 · Luke 22:36 · Luke 22:49 · John 18:10 · +2 more

52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.Cross-references: Gen 9:6 · Ps 55:23 · Ezek 35:5 · Matt 5:39 · Matt 23:34 · Rom 12:19 · +6 more

53Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?Cross-references: 2Ki 6:17 · Dan 7:10 · Matt 4:11 · Matt 10:1 · Matt 25:31 · Luke 8:30 · +2 more

54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”Cross-references: Ps 22:1 · Ps 69:1 · Isa 53:1 · Dan 9:24 · Zech 13:7 · Matt 26:24 · +4 more

55In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.Cross-references: Mark 12:35 · Mark 14:48 · Luke 21:37 · Luke 22:52 · John 7:14 · John 7:28 · +2 more

56But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.Cross-references: Gen 3:15 · Isa 44:26 · Lam 4:20 · Dan 9:24 · Dan 9:26 · Zech 13:7 · +10 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

57Those who had taken Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.Cross-references: Ps 56:5 · Matt 26:3 · Mark 14:53 · Luke 22:54 · John 11:49 · John 18:12 · +1 moreExamined: The Historical Jesus →

58But Peter followed him from a distance to the court of the high priest, and entered in and sat with the officers, to see the end.Cross-references: John 7:32 · John 7:45 · John 18:15 · John 18:25

59Now the chief priests, the elders, and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death,Cross-references: Deut 19:16 · 1Ki 21:8 · Ps 27:12 · Ps 35:11 · Ps 94:20 · Prov 25:18 · +4 more

60and they found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forwardCross-references: Deut 19:15 · Ps 27:12 · Ps 35:11 · Dan 6:4 · Mark 14:57 · Titus 2:8 · +1 more

61and said, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.’”Cross-references: Gen 19:9 · 1Ki 22:27 · 2Ki 9:11 · Ps 22:6 · Isa 49:7 · Isa 53:3 · +13 more

62The high priest stood up and said to him, “Have you no answer? What is this that these testify against you?”Cross-references: Matt 27:12 · Mark 14:60 · Luke 23:9 · John 18:19 · John 19:9

63But Jesus stayed silent. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”Cross-references: Lev 5:1 · Num 5:19 · 1Sam 14:24 · 1Sam 14:26 · 1Sam 14:28 · 1Ki 22:16 · +31 more

64Jesus said to him, “You have said so. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”Cross-references: Ps 110:1 · Dan 7:13 · Matt 16:27 · Matt 24:30 · Matt 25:31 · Matt 26:25 · +14 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

65Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.Cross-references: Lev 21:20 · Num 14:6 · 1Ki 21:10 · 2Ki 18:37 · Jer 36:24 · Matt 9:3 · +5 more

66What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”Cross-references: Lev 24:11 · John 19:7 · Acts 7:52 · Acts 13:27 · James 5:6

67Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,Cross-references: Num 12:14 · Deut 25:9 · 1Ki 22:24 · Job 30:9 · Isa 50:6 · Isa 52:14 · +17 moreExamined: The Prophecy Loom →

68saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”Cross-references: Gen 37:19 · Judg 16:25 · Matt 27:28 · Matt 27:39 · Mark 14:65 · Mark 15:18 · +4 more

69Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”Cross-references: 1Ki 19:9 · 1Ki 19:13 · Ps 1:1 · Matt 2:22 · Matt 21:11 · Matt 26:3 · +11 more

70But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”Cross-references: Ps 119:115 · Prov 28:26 · Prov 29:23 · Prov 29:25 · Isa 57:11 · Jer 17:9 · +8 more

71When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”Cross-references: Mark 14:68 · Luke 22:58 · John 18:25

72Again he denied it with an oath, “I don’t know the man.”Cross-references: Ex 20:7 · Isa 48:1 · Zech 5:3 · Zech 8:17 · Mal 3:5 · Matt 5:34 · +3 more

73After a little while those who stood by came and said to Peter, “Surely you are also one of them, for your speech makes you known.”Cross-references: Judg 12:6 · Neh 13:24 · Luke 22:59 · John 18:26

74Then he began to curse and to swear, “I don’t know the man!” Immediately the rooster crowed.Cross-references: Judg 17:2 · Judg 21:18 · 1Sam 14:24 · Matt 10:28 · Matt 10:32 · Matt 27:25 · +10 more

75Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” Then he went out and wept bitterly.Cross-references: Matt 26:34 · Matt 27:3 · Luke 22:31 · Luke 22:61 · John 13:38 · Rom 7:18 · +3 more