Matthew 26:30

Modern

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Traditional

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Literal

And having sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Latin

Et hymno dicto, exierunt in montem Oliveti.

Greek

English

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

when they had sung a hymn: Some people think they sang the Great Hallel (Psalm 136).

Theme notes and profiles

Matthew 21:1
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Ephesians 5:19–20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
Mark 14:26–31
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
Luke 22:39
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him.
Luke 21:37
Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
John 18:1–4
After Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples across the Kidron Valley, where they entered a garden.
Colossians 3:16–17
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
John 14:31
But I do exactly what the Father has commanded Me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Get up! Let us go on from here.

Mount of Olives: A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem