Matthew 26:24

The Last Supper · Matthew 26:20–30
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Translations

Modern
The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
Traditional
The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
Literal
Indeed the Son of Man goes as it has been written about Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born—that man.”
Latin
Filius quidem hominis vadit, sicut scriptum est de illo: væ autem homini illi, per quem Filius hominis tradetur! bonum erat ei, si natus non fuisset homo ille.

Original

Greek
English
The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed. It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

Notes

as it is written: Jesus might have been referring to Isaiah 53:7–9 or the broader Old Testament theme of a suffering Messiah. This verse shows both God's sovereign will and human responsibility.

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:17–26 Luke 22:14–23 1 Corinthians 11:17–34

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bloody Sweat Elder Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Judas Passion Son of Man

Topics

Christian Minister: Judas Iscariot Eucharist (The Lord's Supper): General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Accuses Judas of his Betrayal (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Death of, Voluntary Jesus, the Christ: His Last Passover Meal and his Establishment of the Lord's Supper (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Betrayal Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: His Death and Resurrection Judas (Jude): Surnamed |Iscariot|: Prophecies Concerning Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Probation: None After Death