Matthew 26:1-30 BSB

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:20-35

The Final Passover And The Declaration Of The New Covenant (26:20-35). This second subsection is carefully patterned around the Passover meal. It commences with a warning of Jesus’ coming betrayal, describes the Passover and the establishing of the Lord’s Supper, and concludes with a warning of the coming desertion of His disciples and of Peter’s coming threefold denial. Thus the institution of the Lord’s Supper, revealing the Lord’s future provision for His own, is placed within a framework... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:21

‘And as they were eating, he said, “Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me.” And it was during this meal that Jesus dropped His first bombshell, declaring that one of those present was about to betray Him, that is, was about to ‘deliver’ Him up. This must have occurred at some time after the pronouncing of the initial blessing. To Judas, who probably thought that he had covered his tracks well, this must have come like a bolt of lightning. He must have frozen in his tracks. How did... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:22

‘And they were deeply sorry, and began to say to him, every one, “Is it I, Lord?” ’ The seriousness with which Jesus said it struck home to all present except one, and they were all deeply sorry at the thought. Indeed such was their awareness of their own weakness that each thought it just possible that it might be himself, probably not in the full sense of which it was true of Judas, but in the sense of in some way letting Jesus down at a moment of crisis. This possibly brings out how tense... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:23

‘And he answered and said, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.” ’ In the place where normally mention would be made of Israel’s betrayal by Egypt Jesus then replied that the one who would betray Him would be one of those who was dipping his hand in the dish with Him. This dish probably referred to the dishes of bitter herbs dipped in salted water which in typical Jewish fashion were shared. All would be dipping in it together. But it was a poignant reminder to... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:24

“The Son of man goes, even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! Good were it for that man if he had not been born.” ‘Even as it is written.’ Jesus expresses His confidence that what is to happen is what has already been foretold and purposed by God. He knows that in the Scriptures His destiny is clearly laid down, and therefore that what is to happen could not be otherwise. Thus by his betrayal Judas will unwittingly be carrying out the will of... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:25

‘And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, “Is it I, Rabbi?” He says to him, “You have said.” ’ At His words Judas the Betrayer looked at him, being no doubt not a little disturbed, and challenged Him saying, ‘Rabbi, is it I?’ And Jesus replied, ‘It is you who have said it.’ It was an indirect positive affirmation turning the question back on the questioner. He knew it because he was guilty! Now Judas could have no doubt that Jesus knew what was in his heart. But his heart was now... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:26

‘And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and he gave to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” ’ Before launching into what lies behind this symbolic gesture we should perhaps just pause for a moment in awe at these words. For centuries the Jews had broken the bread at Passover looking back to the unleavened bread eaten on the day of deliverance from the angel of death. It had occurred unchanged for year after year, and century after century. And... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:26-30

Jesus Institutes The Lord’s Supper and Establishes The New Covenant in His Blood (26:26-30). We are so used to the Lord’s Supper that this moment can almost pass us by unmoved. It was, however, as sensational as anything within the career of Jesus. He had made many remarkable claims, as we have seen, but none more remarkable than this. For Jesus was here taking over the most precious ceremony known to the Jews, a ceremony instituted by God, centred on God and pointing to God’s great... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:27-28

'And he took a CUP, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink you all of it, for THIS IS MY BLOOD of THE COVENANT, which is poured out for many to remission of sins.' read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:29

“But I say to you, I will not from now on drink of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingly rule.” Here we have the fourth aspect of Jesus’ words that is emphasised by Matthew in his summary of the Last Supper. First there was the betrayal, then the broken body, then the poured out blood, and now He guarantees through it the establishment of His Father’s Kingly Rule. All these previous processes are seen as necessary in order that His Father’s... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:20-35

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:21

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:22

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:24

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:25

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:26-30

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:27-28

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:29

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