Bible Commentary

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. 24. good for that man if he had not been born ] A familiar phrase in the Rabbinical … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:24”

And he answered and said, He that dippeth [his] hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me. 23. He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish ] “He it is to whom I shall give a sop when I have dipped it,” Joh 13:26; here we have the words of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:23”

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 22. they were exceeding sorrowful ] St John (Joh 13:22) has the graphic words “then the disciples looked on one another, doubting of whom he spake.” It is this moment of intense and painful emotion which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:22”

And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. As they did eat … – The account contained in these verses is also recorded in Mar 14:18-21; Luk 22:21-23; Joh 13:21-22. John says that before Jesus declared that one of them should betray him, he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:21”

Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. 20. he sat down with the twelve ] Rather, reclined with. This posture had not only become customary at ordinary meals, but was especially enjoined in the passover ritual. The Paschal ceremonial, so far as it bears on the Gospel narrative, may be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:20”

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover. Verse 19. And the disciples did] The disciples that were sent on this errand were Peter and John. See Lu 22:8. They made ready the passover] That is, they provided the lamb, c., which were appointed by the law for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:19”

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. 18. to such a man ] “To a certain man” (one who is known, but not named), with whom the arrangements … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:18”

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? 17. the first day of the feast of unleavened bread ] This was the 14th of Nisan, which commenced after sunset on the 13th; it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:17”

And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. Verse 16. He sought opportunity] , a convenient or fit opportunity. Men seldom leave a crime imperfect: when once sin is conceived, it meets, in general, with few obstacles, till it brings forth death. How deceitful, how deeply damning, is the love of money! Well … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:16”

And said [unto them,] What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 15. covenanted with him ] Rather, weighed out for him; either literally or= “paid him.” thirty pieces of silver ] i. e. thirty silver shekels. St Matthew alone names … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 26:15”