Bible Commentary

Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 34. before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice ] “This day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice” (Mark). A curious difficulty has been raised … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:34”

Peter answered and said unto him, Though all [men] shall be offended because of thee, [yet] will I never be offended. Mat 26:33-35 Though all men shall be offended because of Thee, yet will I never be offended. Enthusiasm and its dangers I. The confidence of inexperience, aided by lack of imagination. How often is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:33”

But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 32. The expression, I will go before you, lit., I will lead you as a shepherd, falls in with the thought of the quotation. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 32. But after I am risen again] Don’t lose … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:32”

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 31 35. All shall be offended Mar 14:26-31; Luk 22:32-34. Cp. Joh 16:32 31. I will smite the shepherd ] Zec … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:31”

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. 30. when they had sung a hymn ] Properly, “ the hymn,” the second part of the hallel. See note on Mat 26:20 ( f). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Mat 26:30 And when they had sung … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:30”

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. 29. when I drink it new with you ] The reference is to the feast, which is a symbol of the glorified life, cp. Luk … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:29”

For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 28. this is my blood ] The blood of the sacrifice was the seal and assurance of the old covenant, so wine is the seal of the new covenant, under which there is no shedding of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:28”

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 27. he took the cup ] Accurately, according to the highest MS. authority, “ a cup,” see note Mat 26:20 ( e). Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 27. And he took the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:27”

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed [it,] and broke [it,] and gave [it] to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. 26. this is my body ] The exact Greek is “this is the body of me;” St Luke adds, “which is being given for you;” St Paul, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:26”

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. 25. Thou hast said ] This is a formula of assent both in Hebrew and Greek, and is still used in Palestine in that sense. These words seem also to have been spoken in a low … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:25”