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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:21-24

As they did eat ... - The account contained in these verses is also recorded in Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-22. John says that before Jesus declared that one of them should betray him, “he was troubled in spirit, and testified;” that is, he “felt deeply” in view of the greatness of the crime that Judas was about to commit, and the sufferings that he was to endure, and “testified,” or gave utterance to his inward feelings of sorrow.Matthew 26:22They were exceeding sorrowful - John... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:20-25

Matthew 26:20-25. And when the even was come At the proper hour; he sat down with the twelve To taste first, according to the custom of those days, the unleavened bread and the bitter herbs, before the lamb was served up. After which they proceeded as is related in the note on Matthew 26:2. And as they did eat he said One of you shall betray me He had before told them, namely, Matthew 17:22, that the Son of man should be betrayed; he now comes to acquaint them, that one of them would... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:20-25

141. A traitor among them (Matthew 26:20-25; Mark 14:17-21; Luke 22:21-23; John 13:21-35)The apostles were surprised when Jesus announced that one of them would betray him, for they did not suspect treachery among them. Perhaps they thought that one of them might unintentionally betray him through speaking carelessly. But Judas knew what Jesus meant (Matthew 26:20-22; John 13:21-25). When Jesus took a piece of bread, dipped it in the dish and gave it to Judas, he was giving Judas a special... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Matthew 26:23

And he answered and said, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.Thus, Jesus plainly identified Judas as the traitor. The other gospels contain interesting details of that event not contained in Matthew. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Matthew 26:23

Matthew 26:23. He that dippeth his hand with me, &c.— Grotius and others think this implies, that Judas had placed himself so near his Master, as to eat out of the same dish with him; but their way of lying on couches at meat, must have made it inconvenient for two or more persons to eat in that manner. It is more probable that the disciples, being in the deepest distress, had left off eating; only Judas, to conceal his guilt, continued the meal, and was dipping his meat into the haroseth,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:1-46

1. Preparations for Jesus’ crucifixion 26:1-46There were several events that led up to Jesus’ arrest. Matthew did not present them in strict chronological order but in a logical narrative order. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:17-30

Jesus’ last Passover 26:17-30In this section Matthew emphasized the preparations for the Passover meal, Jesus’ prediction of His betrayal, and the institution of the Lord’s Supper. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:20-25

Jesus’ prediction of His betrayal 26:20-25 (cf. Mark 14:17-21; ; Luke 22:14-16; Luke 22:21-30; ; John 13:21-30) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Matthew 26:23

Jesus’ answer did not identify the betrayer specifically. His response meant that the betrayer was someone who had dipped into the same bowl as Jesus had, namely, one of the Twelve, someone close to Jesus. This reply stressed the heinousness of the betrayal and the graciousness of Jesus."The whole incident must be interpreted as a gracious attempt on the part of Jesus to make Judas realize his terrible sin and turn from it before it was too late." [Note: Walvoord, Matthew: . . ., p. 213.] If... read more

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