Matthew 26:56

The whole of this occurred in fulfillment of the prophetic scriptures. Then the disciples all forsook him and fled.

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In The King James Version

But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

In Context

55Jesus at the same time said to the crowds, “Have you come out, as if after a robber, with swords and clubs, to take me? I have sat teaching day after day in the Temple Courts, and yet you did not arrest me.”

57Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the teachers of the Law and elders had assembled.

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Cross References

Genesis 3:15I will establish hostility between you and the woman, between your offspring and hers, who will wound your head, and you will wound their heel.”

Matthew 26:24True, the Son of Man must go, as scripture says of him, yet alas for that man by whom the Son of Man is being betrayed! For that man it would be better never to have been born!”

Matthew 26:54But in that case how would the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that this must be?”

John 16:32“Listen! A time is coming – indeed it has already come – when you are to be scattered, each going his own way, and to leave me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →

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