Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
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In Context
30When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
32But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”
Cross References
Job 6:15My brothers have dealt deceitfully as a brook, as the channel of brooks that pass away;
Psalms 38:11My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my plague. My kinsmen stand far away.
Psalms 88:18You have put lover and friend far from me, and my friends into darkness.
Lamentations 1:19“I called for my lovers, but they deceived me. My priests and my elders gave up the spirit in the city, while they sought food for themselves to refresh their souls.
Zechariah 13:7“Awake, sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is close to me,” says the LORD of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
Matthew 24:9“Then they will deliver you up to oppression and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name’s sake.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:27-31
Institution of the Lord's Supper. 26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom. 30 And… Read the whole commentary →