Matthew 26:17-30 in the King James Version (KJV) reads:
17 Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?
18 And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.
19 And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.
20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
21 And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
22 And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?
23 And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.
25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.
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 when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
This passage depicts the Last Supper, a significant event in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. The themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and communion are central to the meaning and commentary of this passage.
The context of this passage is during the feast of unleavened bread, a Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. Jesus instructs his disciples to prepare for the Passover meal, which was a time-honored tradition. It was during this meal that Jesus reveals to his disciples that one of them will betray him. This revelation sparks deep sorrow and introspection among the disciples, as they each question whether they could be the one to betray their beloved teacher.
The symbolism in this passage is profound and meaningful. Jesus uses the elements of the Passover meal, the bread and wine, to symbolize his impending sacrifice. He takes the bread, blesses it, and breaks it, telling his disciples that it represents his body. Then, he takes the cup, gives thanks, and offers it to them, explaining that it symbolizes his blood, which will be shed for the remission of sins. This act of sharing bread and wine with his disciples symbolizes the bond of fellowship and unity, as well as the sacrificial nature of Jesus' impending death.
The act of betrayal by Judas, one of the twelve disciples, is a significant theme in this passage. Jesus knew that one of his own would betray him, fulfilling the prophetic words of the Old Testament. Despite knowing this, Jesus still treated Judas with love and compassion, offering him the bread and wine during the Last Supper. This act of grace and forgiveness despite betrayal is a powerful lesson in unconditional love and forgiveness.
The Last Supper also serves as the foundation for the Christian sacrament of communion. The act of sharing bread and wine in remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice is a sacred tradition in the Christian faith, symbolizing the believer's unity with Christ and fellow believers, as well as the atonement for sin through Jesus' death and resurrection.
Overall, Matthew 26:17-30 is a poignant and profound passage that holds deep significance for Christians. It reminds believers of the sacrificial love of Jesus, the solemnity of communion, and the importance of forgiveness and unity among believers. It serves as a poignant reminder of God's grace and the depth of his love for humanity.
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Matthew 26:17-30 - "Matthew 26:17-30: 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’” 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover. 20 When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. 21 And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” 23 He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes 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.” 25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. "
"Matthew 26:17-30: 17 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Where will you have us prepare for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He said, “Go into the city to a certain man and say to him, ‘The Teacher says, My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’” 19 And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the Passover. 20 When it was evening, he reclined at table with the twelve. 21 And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” 22 And they were very sorrowful and began to say to him one after another, “Is it I, Lord?” 23 He answered, “He who has dipped his hand in the dish with me will betray me. 24 The Son of Man goes 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.” 25 Judas, who would betray him, answered, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He said to him, “You have said so.” 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 29 I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” 30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. " - Matthew 26:17-30
Matthew 26:30 - "And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives."
Matthew 17:26 - "Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free."
"And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives." - Matthew 26:30
Matthew 26:17 - "¶ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?"
"Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free." - Matthew 17:26
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