Matthew 26:56

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

"But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled." - Matthew 26:56
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What does Matthew 26:56 mean?

Matthew 26:56 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled." This verse occurs in the context of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane…

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Forsaken Yet Fulfilled: The Divine Plan in Our Abandonment

In the tumultuous moment described in Matthew 26:56, we are presented with a scene drenched in sorrow and the heavy weight of betrayal. The verse reads, "But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled."…

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In Devotion and Reflection: A Prayer for Understanding and Strength Amidst Betrayal

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, I come before You with a heart heavy yet hopeful, seeking Your guidance and wisdom as I meditate upon Your Word. I reflect upon the poignant verse from Matthew 26:56, where it is written, "But all this was done, that the…

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