Matthew 26:56

The Betrayal of Jesus · Matthew 26:47–56
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Translations

Modern
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
Traditional
But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
Literal
And all this has come to pass so that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then the disciples, all having forsaken Him, fled.
Latin
Hoc autem totum factum est, ut adimplerentur Scripturæ prophetarum. Tunc discipuli omnes, relicto eo, fugerunt.

Original

Greek
English
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

Notes

  • We do not know which of the Scriptures Jesus was referring to. It might have been Isaiah 53 or the general Old Testament theme of a suffering Messiah.

  • As Jesus had predicted earlier that evening, all the disciples adandoned him (Matthew 26:31–35).

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53 John 18:1–14

Glossary

Bloody Sweat Gethsemane Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Offend, Offense Passion

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Forsaken by Friends in Jesus Backsliders: The Disciples Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Cowardice: when Jesus Was Apprehended Friends: False Friends: Jesus' Disciples Ran Away Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus, |Let This Cup Pass Away| Prisoners: Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Disciples Forsaking Him: Fulfilled