Matthew 26:56

But all this has taken place so that the Scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

Text-Critical English NT

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

55In that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out to arrest me with swords and clubs as you would against a robber? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest me.

57Now those who had arrested Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Read all of Matthew 26

Cross References

Matthew 26:24The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”

Matthew 26:54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

John 16:32Behold, an hour is coming, and has now come, when you will be scattered, each to yoʋr own home, and will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for 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 →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Matthew 26:56