Matthew 26

Christ predicts his being betrayed and crucified, Matthew 26:1 , Matthew 26:2 . The chief priests, scribes, and elders consult about his death, Matthew 26:3-5 . A woman anoints his head at Bethany, at which the disciples are offended, but Christ vindicates her conduct, Matthew 26:6-13 . Judas, for thirty pieces of silver, engages with the chief priests to betray him, Matthew 26:14-16 . He eats a passover with his disciples, and assures them of his approaching death, and that one of them would betray him, Matthew 26:17-21 . On each asking, Is it I? Christ asserts that Judas is the traitor, Matthew 26:22-25 . Having eaten his last supper, he institutes the eucharist, to be observed in his Church as a memorial of his sacrificial death, Matthew 26:26-29 . They sing a hymn, go to the mount of Olives, and he again announces his approaching death and resurrection, Matthew 26:30-32 . Peter asserts his resolution to be faithful to his Master, and Christ foretells his denial and apostasy, Matthew 26:33-35 . He goes to Gethsemane; the transactions there, Matthew 26:36-46 . Judas comes with the high priest's mob and betrays him with a kiss, Matthew 26:47-50 . Peter cuts off the ear of the high priest's servant; Christ discourses with the multitude, Matthew 26:51-55 . The disciples flee, and he is led to Caiaphas, Matthew 26:56 , Matthew 26:57 . Peter follows at a distance, Matthew 26:58 . They seek false witnesses, and question our Lord, who declares himself to be the Christ, Matthew 26:59-64 . They accuse him of blasphemy, and abuse him, Matthew 26:65-68 . Peter's denial and repentance, Matthew 26:69-75 .