Matthew 26:31
Then, Jesus saith unto them—All ye, will find cause of stumbling in me, during this night; for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and, the sheep of the flock, will be scattered abroad;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
30And, having sung praise, they went forth unto the Mount of Olives.
32But, after my arising, I will go before you into Galilee.
Cross References
Job 6:15Mine own brethren, have proved treacherous like a torrent, like a channel of torrents which disappear:
Psalms 38:11My lovers, and my friends, from before my stroke, stand aloof,—and, my near ones, far away, do stand:
Psalms 88:18Thou hast far removed from me, lover and friend, Mine acquaintances, are in darkness.
Lamentations 1:19I called to my lovers, they, deceived me, My priests and mine elders, in the city, have breathed their last,—for they sought them food, that they might bring back their life.
Zechariah 13:7O Sword! awake against my shepherd, even against the man that is my companion, urgeth Yahweh of hosts,—Smite the shepherd, and let the flock, be scattered, Howbeit I will turn back my hand over the little ones.
Matthew 24:9Then, will they deliver you up into tribulation, and will slay you,—and ye will be men hated by all the nations, because of my name
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 →