Apologetics Bible

Matthew 26:1

Greek

Καὶ ἐγένετο ὅτε ἐτέλεσεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς πάντας τοὺς λόγους τούτους, εἶπεν τοῖς μαθηταῖς αὐτοῦ·

Kai egeneto ote etelesen o Iesoys pantas toys logoys toytoys, eipen tois mathetais aytoy·

KJV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

AKJV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples,

ASV: And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these words, he said unto his disciples,

YLT: And it came to pass, when Jesus finished all these words, he said to his disciples,

Exposition: Matthew 26:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:2

Greek

Οἴδατε ὅτι μετὰ δύο ἡμέρας τὸ πάσχα γίνεται, καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς τὸ σταυρωθῆναι.

Oidate oti meta dyo emeras to pascha ginetai, kai o yios toy anthropoy paradidotai eis to stayrothenai.

KJV: Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

AKJV: You know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

ASV: Ye know that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of man is delivered up to be crucified.

YLT: `Ye have known that after two days the passover cometh, and the Son of Man is delivered up to be crucified.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:3

Greek

Τότε συνήχθησαν οἱ ⸀ἀρχιερεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι τοῦ λαοῦ εἰς τὴν αὐλὴν τοῦ ἀρχιερέως τοῦ λεγομένου Καϊάφα,

Tote synechthesan oi archiereis kai oi presbyteroi toy laoy eis ten aylen toy archiereos toy legomenoy Kaiapha,

KJV: Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

AKJV: Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

ASV: Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the elders of the people, unto the court of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas;

YLT: Then were gathered together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the court of the chief priest who was called Caiaphas;

Exposition: Matthew 26:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:4

Greek

καὶ συνεβουλεύσαντο ἵνα τὸν Ἰησοῦν δόλῳ κρατήσωσιν καὶ ἀποκτείνωσιν·

kai syneboyleysanto ina ton Iesoyn dolo kratesosin kai apokteinosin·

KJV: And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

AKJV: And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

ASV: and they took counsel together that they might take Jesus by subtlety, and kill him.

YLT: and they consulted together that they might take Jesus by guile, and kill him ,

Exposition: Matthew 26:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:5

Greek

ἔλεγον δέ· Μὴ ἐν τῇ ἑορτῇ, ἵνα μὴ θόρυβος γένηται ἐν τῷ λαῷ.

elegon de· Me en te eorte, ina me thorybos genetai en to lao.

KJV: But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

AKJV: But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people. ¶

ASV: But they said, Not during the feast, lest a tumult arise among the people.

YLT: and they said, `Not in the feast, that there may not be a tumult among the people.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:6

Greek

Τοῦ δὲ Ἰησοῦ γενομένου ἐν Βηθανίᾳ ἐν οἰκίᾳ Σίμωνος τοῦ λεπροῦ,

Toy de Iesoy genomenoy en Bethania en oikia Simonos toy leproy,

KJV: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

AKJV: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

ASV: Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

YLT: And Jesus having been in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

Exposition: Matthew 26:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:7

Greek

προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ γυνὴ ⸂ἔχουσα ἀλάβαστρον μύρου⸃ βαρυτίμου καὶ κατέχεεν ἐπὶ ⸂τῆς κεφαλῆς⸃ αὐτοῦ ἀνακειμένου.

proselthen ayto gyne echoysa alabastron myroy barytimoy kai katecheen epi tes kephales aytoy anakeimenoy.

KJV: There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

AKJV: There came to him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

ASV: there came unto him a woman having an alabaster cruse of exceeding precious ointment, and she poured it upon his head, as he sat at meat.

YLT: there came to him a woman having an alabaster box of ointment, very precious, and she poured on his head as he is reclining (at meat).

Exposition: Matthew 26:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:8

Greek

ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ⸀μαθηταὶ ἠγανάκτησαν λέγοντες· Εἰς τί ἡ ἀπώλεια αὕτη;

idontes de oi mathetai eganaktesan legontes· Eis ti e apoleia ayte;

KJV: But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

AKJV: But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

ASV: But when the disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

YLT: And having seen it , his disciples were much displeased, saying, `To what purpose is this waste?

Exposition: Matthew 26:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:9

Greek

ἐδύνατο γὰρ ⸀τοῦτο πραθῆναι πολλοῦ καὶ δοθῆναι πτωχοῖς.

edynato gar toyto prathenai polloy kai dothenai ptochois.

KJV: For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

AKJV: For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

ASV: For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

YLT: for this ointment could have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:10

Greek

γνοὺς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Τί κόπους παρέχετε τῇ γυναικί; ἔργον γὰρ καλὸν ἠργάσατο εἰς ἐμέ·

gnoys de o Iesoys eipen aytois· Ti kopoys parechete te gynaiki; ergon gar kalon ergasato eis eme·

KJV: When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

AKJV: When Jesus understood it, he said to them, Why trouble you the woman? for she has worked a good work on me.

ASV: But Jesus perceiving it said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

YLT: And Jesus having known, said to them, `Why do ye give trouble to the woman? for a good work she wrought for me;

Exposition: Matthew 26:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:11

Greek

πάντοτε γὰρ τοὺς πτωχοὺς ἔχετε μεθʼ ἑαυτῶν, ἐμὲ δὲ οὐ πάντοτε ἔχετε·

pantote gar toys ptochoys echete meth eayton, eme de oy pantote echete·

KJV: For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

AKJV: For you have the poor always with you; but me you have not always.

ASV: For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

YLT: for the poor always ye have with you, and me ye have not always;

Exposition: Matthew 26:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:12

Greek

βαλοῦσα γὰρ αὕτη τὸ μύρον τοῦτο ἐπὶ τοῦ σώματός μου πρὸς τὸ ἐνταφιάσαι με ἐποίησεν.

baloysa gar ayte to myron toyto epi toy somatos moy pros to entaphiasai me epoiesen.

KJV: For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

AKJV: For in that she has poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

ASV: For in that she poured this ointment upon my body, she did it to prepare me for burial.

YLT: for she having put this ointment on my body--for my burial she did it .

Exposition: Matthew 26:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:13

Greek

ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ὅπου ἐὰν κηρυχθῇ τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦτο ἐν ὅλῳ τῷ κόσμῳ, λαληθήσεται καὶ ὃ ἐποίησεν αὕτη εἰς μνημόσυνον αὐτῆς.

amen lego ymin, opoy ean kerychthe to eyaggelion toyto en olo to kosmo, lalethesetai kai o epoiesen ayte eis mnemosynon aytes.

KJV: Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

AKJV: Truly I say to you, Wherever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman has done, be told for a memorial of her. ¶

ASV: Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, that also which this woman hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

YLT: Verily I say to you, Wherever this good news may be proclaimed in the whole world, what this one did shall also be spoken of--for a memorial of her.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:14

Greek

Τότε πορευθεὶς εἷς τῶν δώδεκα, ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰούδας Ἰσκαριώτης, πρὸς τοὺς ἀρχιερεῖς

Tote poreytheis eis ton dodeka, o legomenos Ioydas Iskariotes, pros toys archiereis

KJV: Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

AKJV: Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests,

ASV: Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

YLT: Then one of the twelve, who is called Judas Iscariot, having gone unto the chief priests, said,

Exposition: Matthew 26:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:15

Greek

εἶπεν· Τί θέλετέ μοι δοῦναι κἀγὼ ὑμῖν παραδώσω αὐτόν; οἱ δὲ ἔστησαν αὐτῷ τριάκοντα ἀργύρια.

eipen· Ti thelete moi doynai kago ymin paradoso ayton; oi de estesan ayto triakonta argyria.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And said to them, What will you give me, and I will deliver him to you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

ASV: and said, What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they weighed unto him thirty pieces of silver.

YLT: `What are ye willing to give me, and I will deliver him up to you?' and they weighed out to him thirty silverlings,

Exposition: Matthew 26:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:16

Greek

καὶ ἀπὸ τότε ἐζήτει εὐκαιρίαν ἵνα αὐτὸν παραδῷ.

kai apo tote ezetei eykairian ina ayton parado.

KJV: And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

AKJV: And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him. ¶

ASV: And from that time he sought opportunity to deliver him unto them.

YLT: and from that time he was seeking a convenient season to deliver him up.

Exposition: Matthew 26:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:17

Greek

Τῇ δὲ πρώτῃ τῶν ἀζύμων προσῆλθον οἱ μαθηταὶ τῷ Ἰησοῦ ⸀λέγοντες· Ποῦ θέλεις ⸀ἑτοιμάσωμέν σοι φαγεῖν τὸ πάσχα;

Te de prote ton azymon proselthon oi mathetai to Iesoy legontes· Poy theleis etoimasomen soi phagein to pascha;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, Where will you that we prepare for you to eat the passover?

ASV: Now on the firstdayof unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, Where wilt thou that we make ready for thee to eat the passover?

YLT: And on the first day of the unleavened food came the disciples near to Jesus, saying to him, `Where wilt thou that we may prepare for thee to eat the passover?'

Exposition: Matthew 26:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:18

Greek

ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· Ὑπάγετε εἰς τὴν πόλιν πρὸς τὸν δεῖνα καὶ εἴπατε αὐτῷ· Ὁ διδάσκαλος λέγει· Ὁ καιρός μου ἐγγύς ἐστιν· πρὸς σὲ ποιῶ τὸ πάσχα μετὰ τῶν μαθητῶν μου.

o de eipen· Ypagete eis ten polin pros ton deina kai eipate ayto· O didaskalos legei· O kairos moy eggys estin· pros se poio to pascha meta ton matheton moy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And he says, Go into the city to such a man, and say to him, The Master said, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at your house with my disciples.

ASV: And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

YLT: and he said, `Go away to the city, unto such a one, and say to him, The Teacher saith, My time is nigh; near thee I keep the passover, with my disciples;'

Exposition: Matthew 26:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:19

Greek

καὶ ἐποίησαν οἱ μαθηταὶ ὡς συνέταξεν αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς, καὶ ἡτοίμασαν τὸ πάσχα.

kai epoiesan oi mathetai os synetaxen aytois o Iesoys, kai etoimasan to pascha.

KJV: And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

AKJV: And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

ASV: And the disciples did as Jesus appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

YLT: and the disciples did as Jesus appointed them, and prepared the passover.

Exposition: Matthew 26:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:20

Greek

Ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης ἀνέκειτο μετὰ τῶν δώδεκα ⸀μαθητῶν

Opsias de genomenes anekeito meta ton dodeka matheton

KJV: Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

AKJV: Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

ASV: Now when even was come, he was sitting at meat with the twelve disciples;

YLT: And evening having come, he was reclining (at meat) with the twelve,

Exposition: Matthew 26:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:21

Greek

καὶ ἐσθιόντων αὐτῶν εἶπεν· Ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι εἷς ἐξ ὑμῶν παραδώσει με.

kai esthionton ayton eipen· Amen lego ymin oti eis ex ymon paradosei me.

KJV: And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

AKJV: And as they did eat, he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you shall betray me.

ASV: and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

YLT: and while they are eating, he said, `Verily I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:22

Greek

καὶ λυπούμενοι σφόδρα ἤρξαντο λέγειν αὐτῷ ⸂εἷς ἕκαστος⸃· Μήτι ἐγώ εἰμι, κύριε;

kai lypoymenoi sphodra erxanto legein ayto eis ekastos· Meti ego eimi, kyrie;

KJV: And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

AKJV: And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say to him, Lord, is it I?

ASV: And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, Is it I, Lord?

YLT: And being grieved exceedingly, they began to say to him, each of them, `Is it I, Sir?'

Exposition: Matthew 26:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:23

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς εἶπεν· Ὁ ἐμβάψας μετʼ ἐμοῦ ⸂τὴν χεῖρα ἐν τῷ τρυβλίῳ⸃ οὗτός με παραδώσει·

o de apokritheis eipen· O embapsas met emoy ten cheira en to tryblio oytos me paradosei·

KJV: And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

AKJV: And he answered and said, He that dips his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

ASV: And he answered and said, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

YLT: And he answering said, `He who did dip with me the hand in the dish, he will deliver me up;

Exposition: Matthew 26:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:24

Greek

ὁ μὲν υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ὑπάγει καθὼς γέγραπται περὶ αὐτοῦ, οὐαὶ δὲ τῷ ἀνθρώπῳ ἐκείνῳ διʼ οὗ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται· καλὸν ἦν αὐτῷ εἰ οὐκ ἐγεννήθη ὁ ἄνθρωπος ἐκεῖνος.

o men yios toy anthropoy ypagei kathos gegraptai peri aytoy, oyai de to anthropo ekeino di oy o yios toy anthropoy paradidotai· kalon en ayto ei oyk egennethe o anthropos ekeinos.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: The Son of man goes as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

ASV: The Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.

YLT: the Son of Man doth indeed go, as it hath been written concerning him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is delivered up! good it were for him if that man had not been born.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:25

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ Ἰούδας ὁ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν εἶπεν· Μήτι ἐγώ εἰμι, ῥαββί; λέγει αὐτῷ· Σὺ εἶπας.

apokritheis de Ioydas o paradidoys ayton eipen· Meti ego eimi, rabbi; legei ayto· Sy eipas.

KJV: Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

AKJV: Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said to him, You have said. ¶

ASV: And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said.

YLT: And Judas--he who delivered him up--answering said, Is it I, Rabbi?' He saith to him, Thou hast said.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:26

Greek

Ἐσθιόντων δὲ αὐτῶν λαβὼν ὁ Ἰησοῦς ⸀ἄρτον καὶ ⸀εὐλογήσας ἔκλασεν καὶ ⸂δοὺς τοῖς μαθηταῖς⸃ εἶπεν· Λάβετε φάγετε, τοῦτό ἐστιν τὸ σῶμά μου.

Esthionton de ayton labon o Iesoys arton kai eylogesas eklasen kai doys tois mathetais eipen· Labete phagete, toyto estin to soma moy.

KJV: And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

YLT: And while they were eating, Jesus having taken the bread, and having blessed, did brake, and was giving to the disciples, and said, `Take, eat, this is my body;'

Exposition: Matthew 26:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:27

Greek

καὶ ⸀λαβὼν ποτήριον καὶ εὐχαριστήσας ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς λέγων· Πίετε ἐξ αὐτοῦ πάντες,

kai labon poterion kai eycharistesas edoken aytois legon· Piete ex aytoy pantes,

KJV: And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

AKJV: And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink you all of it;

ASV: And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

YLT: and having taken the cup, and having given thanks, he gave to them, saying, `Drink ye of it--all;

Exposition: Matthew 26:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:28

Greek

τοῦτο γάρ ἐστιν τὸ αἷμά ⸀μου ⸀τῆς διαθήκης τὸ περὶ πολλῶν ἐκχυννόμενον εἰς ἄφεσιν ἁμαρτιῶν·

toyto gar estin to aima moy tes diathekes to peri pollon ekchynnomenon eis aphesin amartion·

KJV: For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

AKJV: For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

ASV: for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.

YLT: for this is my blood of the new covenant, that for many is being poured out--to remission of sins;

Exposition: Matthew 26:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:29

Greek

λέγω δὲ ⸀ὑμῖν, οὐ μὴ πίω ἀπʼ ἄρτι ἐκ τούτου τοῦ γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου ἕως τῆς ἡμέρας ἐκείνης ὅταν αὐτὸ πίνω μεθʼ ὑμῶν καινὸν ἐν τῇ βασιλείᾳ τοῦ πατρός μου.

lego de ymin, oy me pio ap arti ek toytoy toy genematos tes ampeloy eos tes emeras ekeines otan ayto pino meth ymon kainon en te basileia toy patros moy.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: But I say to you, I will not drink from now on of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

ASV: But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

YLT: and I say to you, that I may not drink henceforth on this produce of the vine, till that day when I may drink it with you new in the reign of my Father.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:30

Greek

καὶ ὑμνήσαντες ἐξῆλθον εἰς τὸ Ὄρος τῶν Ἐλαιῶν.

kai ymnesantes exelthon eis to Oros ton Elaion.

KJV: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

AKJV: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

ASV: And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

YLT: And having sung a hymn, they went forth to the mount of the Olives;

Exposition: Matthew 26:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:31

Greek

Τότε λέγει αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Πάντες ὑμεῖς σκανδαλισθήσεσθε ἐν ἐμοὶ ἐν τῇ νυκτὶ ταύτῃ, γέγραπται γάρ· Πατάξω τὸν ποιμένα, καὶ ⸀διασκορπισθήσονται τὰ πρόβατα τῆς ποίμνης·

Tote legei aytois o Iesoys· Pantes ymeis skandalisthesesthe en emoi en te nykti tayte, gegraptai gar· Pataxo ton poimena, kai diaskorpisthesontai ta probata tes poimnes·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Then says Jesus to them, All you 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.

ASV: Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

YLT: then saith Jesus to them, `All ye shall be stumbled at me this night; for it hath been written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad;

Exposition: Matthew 26:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:32

Greek

μετὰ δὲ τὸ ἐγερθῆναί με προάξω ὑμᾶς εἰς τὴν Γαλιλαίαν.

meta de to egerthenai me proaxo ymas eis ten Galilaian.

KJV: But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

AKJV: But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

ASV: But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.

YLT: but, after my having risen, I will go before you to Galilee.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:33

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Πέτρος εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Εἰ πάντες σκανδαλισθήσονται ἐν σοί, ⸀ἐγὼ οὐδέποτε σκανδαλισθήσομαι.

apokritheis de o Petros eipen ayto· Ei pantes skandalisthesontai en soi, ego oydepote skandalisthesomai.

KJV: Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

AKJV: Peter answered and said to him, Though all men shall be offended because of you, yet will I never be offended.

ASV: But Peter answered and said unto him, If all shall be offended in thee, I will never be offended.

YLT: And Peter answering said to him, `Even if all shall be stumbled at thee, I will never be stumbled.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:34

Greek

ἔφη αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἀμὴν λέγω σοι ὅτι ἐν ταύτῃ τῇ νυκτὶ πρὶν ἀλέκτορα φωνῆσαι τρὶς ἀπαρνήσῃ με.

ephe ayto o Iesoys· Amen lego soi oti en tayte te nykti prin alektora phonesai tris aparnese me.

KJV: Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

AKJV: Jesus said to him, Truly I say to you, That this night, before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice.

ASV: Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, that this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

YLT: Jesus said to him, `Verily I say to thee, that, this night, before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:35

Greek

λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Πέτρος· Κἂν δέῃ με σὺν σοὶ ἀποθανεῖν, οὐ μή σε ⸀ἀπαρνήσομαι. ⸀ὁμοίως καὶ πάντες οἱ μαθηταὶ εἶπαν.

legei ayto o Petros· Kan dee me syn soi apothanein, oy me se aparnesomai. omoios kai pantes oi mathetai eipan.

KJV: Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

AKJV: Peter said to him, Though I should die with you, yet will I not deny you. Likewise also said all the disciples. ¶

ASV: Peter saith unto him, Even if I must die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

YLT: Peter saith to him, `Even if it may be necessary for me to die with thee, I will not deny thee;' in like manner also said all the disciples.

Exposition: Matthew 26:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:36

Greek

Τότε ἔρχεται μετʼ αὐτῶν ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἰς χωρίον λεγόμενον Γεθσημανὶ, καὶ λέγει τοῖς μαθηταῖς· Καθίσατε αὐτοῦ ἕως οὗ ἀπελθὼν ⸂ἐκεῖ προσεύξωμαι⸃.

Tote erchetai met ayton o Iesoys eis chorion legomenon Gethsemani, kai legei tois mathetais· Kathisate aytoy eos oy apelthon ekei proseyxomai.

KJV: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

AKJV: Then comes Jesus with them to a place called Gethsemane, and says to the disciples, Sit you here, while I go and pray yonder.

ASV: Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto his disciples, Sit ye here, while I go yonder and pray.

YLT: Then come with them doth Jesus to a place called Gethsemane, and he saith to the disciples, `Sit ye here, till having gone away, I shall pray yonder.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:37

Greek

καὶ παραλαβὼν τὸν Πέτρον καὶ τοὺς δύο υἱοὺς Ζεβεδαίου ἤρξατο λυπεῖσθαι καὶ ἀδημονεῖν.

kai paralabon ton Petron kai toys dyo yioys Zebedaioy erxato lypeisthai kai ademonein.

KJV: And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

AKJV: And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

ASV: And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and sore troubled.

YLT: And having taken Peter, and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful, and to be very heavy;

Exposition: Matthew 26:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:38

Greek

τότε λέγει ⸀αὐτοῖς· Περίλυπός ἐστιν ἡ ψυχή μου ἕως θανάτου· μείνατε ὧδε καὶ γρηγορεῖτε μετʼ ἐμοῦ.

tote legei aytois· Perilypos estin e psyche moy eos thanatoy· meinate ode kai gregoreite met emoy.

KJV: Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

AKJV: Then says he to them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even to death: tarry you here, and watch with me.

ASV: Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: abide ye here, and watch with me.

YLT: then saith he to them, `Exceedingly sorrowful is my soul--unto death; abide ye here, and watch with me.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:39

Greek

καὶ ⸀προελθὼν μικρὸν ἔπεσεν ἐπὶ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ προσευχόμενος καὶ λέγων· Πάτερ μου, εἰ δυνατόν ἐστιν, παρελθάτω ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ τὸ ποτήριον τοῦτο· πλὴν οὐχ ὡς ἐγὼ θέλω ἀλλʼ ὡς σύ.

kai proelthon mikron epesen epi prosopon aytoy proseychomenos kai legon· Pater moy, ei dynaton estin, parelthato ap emoy to poterion toyto· plen oych os ego thelo all os sy.

KJV: And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

AKJV: And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as you will.

ASV: And he went forward a little, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.

YLT: And having gone forward a little, he fell on his face, praying, and saying, `My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as Thou.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:40

Greek

καὶ ἔρχεται πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς καὶ εὑρίσκει αὐτοὺς καθεύδοντας, καὶ λέγει τῷ Πέτρῳ· Οὕτως οὐκ ἰσχύσατε μίαν ὥραν γρηγορῆσαι μετʼ ἐμοῦ;

kai erchetai pros toys mathetas kai eyriskei aytoys katheydontas, kai legei to Petro· Oytos oyk ischysate mian oran gregoresai met emoy;

KJV: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

AKJV: And he comes to the disciples, and finds them asleep, and says to Peter, What, could you not watch with me one hour?

ASV: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

YLT: And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them sleeping, and he saith to Peter, `So! ye were not able one hour to watch with me!

Exposition: Matthew 26:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:41

Greek

γρηγορεῖτε καὶ προσεύχεσθε, ἵνα μὴ εἰσέλθητε εἰς πειρασμόν· τὸ μὲν πνεῦμα πρόθυμον ἡ δὲ σὰρξ ἀσθενής.

gregoreite kai proseychesthe, ina me eiselthete eis peirasmon· to men pneyma prothymon e de sarx asthenes.

KJV: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

AKJV: Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

ASV: Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

YLT: watch, and pray, that ye may not enter into temptation: the spirit indeed is forward, but the flesh weak.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:42

Greek

πάλιν ἐκ δευτέρου ἀπελθὼν προσηύξατο λέγων· Πάτερ μου, εἰ οὐ δύναται ⸀τοῦτο ⸀παρελθεῖν ἐὰν μὴ αὐτὸ πίω, γενηθήτω τὸ θέλημά σου.

palin ek deyteroy apelthon proseyxato legon· Pater moy, ei oy dynatai toyto parelthein ean me ayto pio, genetheto to thelema soy.

KJV: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

AKJV: He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, your will be done.

ASV: Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

YLT: Again, a second time, having gone away, he prayed, saying, `My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from me except I drink it, Thy will be done;'

Exposition: Matthew 26:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:43

Greek

καὶ ἐλθὼν ⸂πάλιν εὗρεν αὐτοὺς⸃ καθεύδοντας, ἦσαν γὰρ αὐτῶν οἱ ὀφθαλμοὶ βεβαρημένοι.

kai elthon palin eyren aytoys katheydontas, esan gar ayton oi ophthalmoi bebaremenoi.

KJV: And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

AKJV: And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

ASV: And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

YLT: and having come, he findeth them again sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.

Exposition: Matthew 26:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:44

Greek

καὶ ἀφεὶς αὐτοὺς ⸂πάλιν ἀπελθὼν⸃ προσηύξατο ἐκ τρίτου τὸν αὐτὸν λόγον εἰπὼν ⸀πάλιν.

kai apheis aytoys palin apelthon proseyxato ek tritoy ton ayton logon eipon palin.

KJV: And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

AKJV: And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

ASV: And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.

YLT: And having left them, having gone away again, he prayed a third time, saying the same word;

Exposition: Matthew 26:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:45

Greek

τότε ἔρχεται πρὸς τοὺς ⸀μαθητὰς καὶ λέγει αὐτοῖς· Καθεύδετε ⸀τὸ λοιπὸν καὶ ἀναπαύεσθε· ἰδοὺ ἤγγικεν ἡ ὥρα καὶ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου παραδίδοται εἰς χεῖρας ἁμαρτωλῶν.

tote erchetai pros toys mathetas kai legei aytois· Katheydete to loipon kai anapayesthe· idoy eggiken e ora kai o yios toy anthropoy paradidotai eis cheiras amartolon.

KJV: Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

AKJV: Then comes he to his disciples, and says to them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

ASV: Then cometh he to the disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

YLT: then cometh he unto his disciples, and saith to them, `Sleep on henceforth, and rest! lo, the hour hath come nigh, and the Son of Man is delivered up to the hands of sinners.

Exposition: Matthew 26:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:46

Greek

ἐγείρεσθε ἄγωμεν· ἰδοὺ ἤγγικεν ὁ παραδιδούς με.

egeiresthe agomen· idoy eggiken o paradidoys me.

KJV: Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

AKJV: Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that does betray me. ¶

ASV: Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.

YLT: Rise, let us go; lo, he hath come nigh who is delivering me up.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:47

Greek

Καὶ ἔτι αὐτοῦ λαλοῦντος ἰδοὺ Ἰούδας εἷς τῶν δώδεκα ἦλθεν καὶ μετʼ αὐτοῦ ὄχλος πολὺς μετὰ μαχαιρῶν καὶ ξύλων ἀπὸ τῶν ἀρχιερέων καὶ πρεσβυτέρων τοῦ λαοῦ.

Kai eti aytoy laloyntos idoy Ioydas eis ton dodeka elthen kai met aytoy ochlos polys meta machairon kai xylon apo ton archiereon kai presbyteron toy laoy.

KJV: And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

AKJV: And while he yet spoke, see, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

ASV: And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

YLT: And while he is yet speaking, lo, Judas, one of the twelve did come, and with him a great multitude, with swords and sticks, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Exposition: Matthew 26:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:48

Greek

ὁ δὲ παραδιδοὺς αὐτὸν ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς σημεῖον λέγων· Ὃν ἂν φιλήσω αὐτός ἐστιν· κρατήσατε αὐτόν.

o de paradidoys ayton edoken aytois semeion legon· On an phileso aytos estin· kratesate ayton.

KJV: Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

AKJV: Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

ASV: Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.

YLT: And he who did deliver him up did give them a sign, saying, `Whomsoever I will kiss, it is he: lay hold on him;'

Exposition: Matthew 26:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:49

Greek

καὶ εὐθέως προσελθὼν τῷ Ἰησοῦ εἶπεν· Χαῖρε, ῥαββί· καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτόν.

kai eytheos proselthon to Iesoy eipen· Chaire, rabbi· kai katephilesen ayton.

KJV: And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

AKJV: And immediately he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

ASV: And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

YLT: and immediately, having come to Jesus, he said, `Hail, Rabbi,' and kissed him;

Exposition: Matthew 26:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:50

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Ἑταῖρε, ἐφʼ ⸀ὃ πάρει. τότε προσελθόντες ἐπέβαλον τὰς χεῖρας ἐπὶ τὸν Ἰησοῦν καὶ ἐκράτησαν αὐτόν.

o de Iesoys eipen ayto· Etaire, eph o parei. tote proselthontes epebalon tas cheiras epi ton Iesoyn kai ekratesan ayton.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are you come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.

ASV: And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

YLT: and Jesus said to him, `Comrade, for what art thou present?' Then having come near, they laid hands on Jesus, and took hold on him.

Exposition: Matthew 26:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:51

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ εἷς τῶν μετὰ Ἰησοῦ ἐκτείνας τὴν χεῖρα ἀπέσπασεν τὴν μάχαιραν αὐτοῦ καὶ πατάξας τὸν δοῦλον τοῦ ἀρχιερέως ἀφεῖλεν αὐτοῦ τὸ ὠτίον.

kai idoy eis ton meta Iesoy ekteinas ten cheira apespasen ten machairan aytoy kai pataxas ton doylon toy archiereos apheilen aytoy to otion.

KJV: And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

AKJV: And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

ASV: And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

YLT: And lo, one of those with Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the chief priest, he took off his ear.

Exposition: Matthew 26:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:52

Greek

τότε λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Ἀπόστρεψον ⸂τὴν μάχαιράν σου⸃ εἰς τὸν τόπον αὐτῆς, πάντες γὰρ οἱ λαβόντες μάχαιραν ἐν μαχαίρῃ ⸀ἀπολοῦνται·

tote legei ayto o Iesoys· Apostrepson ten machairan soy eis ton topon aytes, pantes gar oi labontes machairan en machaire apoloyntai·

KJV: Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

AKJV: Then said Jesus to him, Put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

ASV: Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

YLT: Then saith Jesus to him, `Turn back thy sword to its place; for all who did take the sword, by the sword shall perish;

Exposition: Matthew 26:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:53

Greek

ἢ δοκεῖς ὅτι οὐ ⸀δύναμαι παρακαλέσαι τὸν πατέρα μου, καὶ παραστήσει μοι ⸂ἄρτι πλείω⸃ δώδεκα λεγιῶνας ἀγγέλων;

e dokeis oti oy dynamai parakalesai ton patera moy, kai parastesei moi arti pleio dodeka legionas aggelon;

KJV: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

AKJV: Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

ASV: Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

YLT: dost thou think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of messengers?

Exposition: Matthew 26:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:54

Greek

πῶς οὖν πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαὶ ὅτι οὕτως δεῖ γενέσθαι;

pos oyn plerothosin ai graphai oti oytos dei genesthai;

KJV: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

AKJV: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

ASV: How then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

YLT: how then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'

Exposition: Matthew 26:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:55

Greek

ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς ὄχλοις· Ὡς ἐπὶ λῃστὴν ἐξήλθατε μετὰ μαχαιρῶν καὶ ξύλων συλλαβεῖν με; καθʼ ⸀ἡμέραν ⸂ἐν τῷ ἱερῷ ἐκαθεζόμην διδάσκων⸃ καὶ οὐκ ἐκρατήσατέ με.

en ekeine te ora eipen o Iesoys tois ochlois· Os epi lesten exelthate meta machairon kai xylon syllabein me; kath emeran en to iero ekathezomen didaskon kai oyk ekratesate me.

KJV: In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

AKJV: In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are you come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and you laid no hold on me.

ASV: In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me not.

YLT: In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, `As against a robber ye did come forth, with swords and sticks, to take me! daily with you I was sitting teaching in the temple, and ye did not lay hold on me;

Exposition: Matthew 26:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:56

Greek

τοῦτο δὲ ὅλον γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαὶ τῶν προφητῶν. τότε οἱ μαθηταὶ πάντες ἀφέντες αὐτὸν ἔφυγον.

toyto de olon gegonen ina plerothosin ai graphai ton propheton. tote oi mathetai pantes aphentes ayton ephygon.

KJV: But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

AKJV: But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled. ¶

ASV: But all this is come to pass, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.

YLT: but all this hath come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled.

Exposition: Matthew 26:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:57

Greek

Οἱ δὲ κρατήσαντες τὸν Ἰησοῦν ἀπήγαγον πρὸς Καϊάφαν τὸν ἀρχιερέα, ὅπου οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ πρεσβύτεροι συνήχθησαν.

Oi de kratesantes ton Iesoyn apegagon pros Kaiaphan ton archierea, opoy oi grammateis kai oi presbyteroi synechthesan.

KJV: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

AKJV: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

ASV: And they that had taken Jesus led him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

YLT: And those laying hold on Jesus led him away unto Caiaphas the chief priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together,

Exposition: Matthew 26:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:58

Greek

ὁ δὲ Πέτρος ἠκολούθει αὐτῷ ἀπὸ μακρόθεν ἕως τῆς αὐλῆς τοῦ ἀρχιερέως, καὶ εἰσελθὼν ἔσω ἐκάθητο μετὰ τῶν ὑπηρετῶν ἰδεῖν τὸ τέλος.

o de Petros ekoloythei ayto apo makrothen eos tes ayles toy archiereos, kai eiselthon eso ekatheto meta ton ypereton idein to telos.

KJV: But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

AKJV: But Peter followed him afar off to the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

ASV: But Peter followed him afar off, unto the court of the high priest, and entered in, and sat with the officers, to see the end.

YLT: and Peter was following him afar off, unto the court of the chief priest, and having gone in within, he was sitting with the officers, to see the end.

Exposition: Matthew 26:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:59

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἀρχιερεῖς ⸀καὶ τὸ συνέδριον ὅλον ἐζήτουν ψευδομαρτυρίαν κατὰ τοῦ Ἰησοῦ ὅπως ⸂αὐτὸν θανατώσωσιν⸃,

oi de archiereis kai to synedrion olon ezetoyn pseydomartyrian kata toy Iesoy opos ayton thanatososin,

KJV: Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

AKJV: Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

ASV: Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death;

YLT: And the chief priests, and the elders, and all the council, were seeking false witness against Jesus, that they might put him to death,

Exposition: Matthew 26:59 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:60

Greek

καὶ οὐχ εὗρον ⸂πολλῶν προσελθόντων ψευδομαρτύρων. ὕστερον δὲ προσελθόντες δύο⸃

kai oych eyron pollon proselthonton pseydomartyron. ysteron de proselthontes dyo

KJV: But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

AKJV: But found none: yes, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

ASV: and they found it not, though many false witnesses came. But afterward came two,

YLT: and they did not find; and many false witnesses having come near, they did not find; and at last two false witnesses having come near,

Exposition: Matthew 26:60 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:61

Greek

εἶπαν· Οὗτος ἔφη· Δύναμαι καταλῦσαι τὸν ναὸν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ διὰ τριῶν ἡμερῶν ⸀οἰκοδομῆσαι.

eipan· Oytos ephe· Dynamai katalysai ton naon toy theoy kai dia trion emeron oikodomesai.

KJV: And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

AKJV: And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

ASV: and said, This man said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

YLT: said, `This one said, I am able to throw down the sanctuary of God, and after three days to build it.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:61 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:62

Greek

καὶ ἀναστὰς ὁ ἀρχιερεὺς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Οὐδὲν ἀποκρίνῃ; τί οὗτοί σου καταμαρτυροῦσιν;

kai anastas o archiereys eipen ayto· Oyden apokrine; ti oytoi soy katamartyroysin;

KJV: And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

AKJV: And the high priest arose, and said to him, Answer you nothing? what is it which these witness against you?

ASV: And the high priest stood up, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

YLT: And the chief priest having stood up, said to him, `Nothing thou dost answer! what do these witness against thee?

Exposition: Matthew 26:62 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:63

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἐσιώπα. ⸀καὶ ὁ ἀρχιερεὺς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Ἐξορκίζω σε κατὰ τοῦ θεοῦ τοῦ ζῶντος ἵνα ἡμῖν εἴπῃς εἰ σὺ εἶ ὁ χριστὸς ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ θεοῦ.

o de Iesoys esiopa. kai o archiereys eipen ayto· Exorkizo se kata toy theoy toy zontos ina emin eipes ei sy ei o christos o yios toy theoy.

KJV: But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

AKJV: But Jesus held his peace, And the high priest answered and said to him, I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you be the Christ, the Son of God.

ASV: But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God.

YLT: and Jesus was silent. And the chief priest answering said to him, `I adjure thee, by the living God, that thou mayest say to us, if thou art the Christ--the Son of God.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:63 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:64

Greek

λέγει αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Σὺ εἶπας· πλὴν λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀπʼ ἄρτι ὄψεσθε τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου καθήμενον ἐκ δεξιῶν τῆς δυνάμεως καὶ ἐρχόμενον ἐπὶ τῶν νεφελῶν τοῦ οὐρανοῦ.

legei ayto o Iesoys· Sy eipas· plen lego ymin, ap arti opsesthe ton yion toy anthropoy kathemenon ek dexion tes dynameos kai erchomenon epi ton nephelon toy oyranoy.

KJV: Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

AKJV: Jesus says to him, You have said: nevertheless I say to you, Hereafter shall you see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

ASV: Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

YLT: Jesus saith to him, `Thou hast said; nevertheless I say to you, hereafter ye shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the power, and coming upon the clouds, of the heaven.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:64 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:65

Greek

τότε ὁ ἀρχιερεὺς διέρρηξεν τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ ⸀λέγων· Ἐβλασφήμησεν· τί ἔτι χρείαν ἔχομεν μαρτύρων; ἴδε νῦν ἠκούσατε τὴν ⸀βλασφημίαν·

tote o archiereys dierrexen ta imatia aytoy legon· Eblasphemesen· ti eti chreian echomen martyron; ide nyn ekoysate ten blasphemian·

KJV: Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

AKJV: Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He has spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

ASV: Then the high priest rent his garments, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy: what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard the blasphemy:

YLT: Then the chief priest rent his garments, saying, --`He hath spoken evil; what need have we yet of witnesses? lo, now ye heard his evil speaking;

Exposition: Matthew 26:65 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:66

Greek

τί ὑμῖν δοκεῖ; οἱ δὲ ἀποκριθέντες εἶπαν· Ἔνοχος θανάτου ἐστίν.

ti ymin dokei; oi de apokrithentes eipan· Enochos thanatoy estin.

KJV: What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

AKJV: What think you? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

ASV: what think ye? They answered and said, He is worthy of death.

YLT: what think ye?' and they answering said, `He is worthy of death.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:66 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:67

Greek

τότε ἐνέπτυσαν εἰς τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ καὶ ἐκολάφισαν αὐτόν, οἱ δὲ ἐράπισαν

tote eneptysan eis to prosopon aytoy kai ekolaphisan ayton, oi de erapisan

KJV: Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

AKJV: Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

ASV: Then did they spit in his face and buffet him: and some smote him with the palms of their hands,

YLT: Then did they spit in his face and buffet him, and others did slap,

Exposition: Matthew 26:67 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:68

Greek

λέγοντες· Προφήτευσον ἡμῖν, χριστέ, τίς ἐστιν ὁ παίσας σε;

legontes· Propheteyson emin, christe, tis estin o paisas se;

KJV: Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

AKJV: Saying, Prophesy to us, you Christ, Who is he that smote you? ¶

ASV: saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ: who is he that struck thee?

YLT: saying, `Declare to us, O Christ, who he is that struck thee?'

Exposition: Matthew 26:68 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:69

Greek

Ὁ δὲ Πέτρος ⸂ἐκάθητο ἔξω⸃ ἐν τῇ αὐλῇ· καὶ προσῆλθεν αὐτῷ μία παιδίσκη λέγουσα· Καὶ σὺ ἦσθα μετὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Γαλιλαίου·

O de Petros ekatheto exo en te ayle· kai proselthen ayto mia paidiske legoysa· Kai sy estha meta Iesoy toy Galilaioy·

KJV: Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

AKJV: Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came to him, saying, You also were with Jesus of Galilee.

ASV: Now Peter was sitting without in the court: and a maid came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus the Galilæan.

YLT: And Peter without was sitting in the court, and there came near to him a certain maid, saying, `And thou wast with Jesus of Galilee!'

Exposition: Matthew 26:69 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:70

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἠρνήσατο ⸀ἔμπροσθεν πάντων λέγων· Οὐκ οἶδα τί λέγεις.

o de ernesato emprosthen panton legon· Oyk oida ti legeis.

KJV: But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

AKJV: But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what you say.

ASV: But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

YLT: And he denied before all, saying, `I have not known what thou sayest.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:70 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:71

Greek

ἐξελθόντα ⸀δὲ εἰς τὸν πυλῶνα εἶδεν αὐτὸν ἄλλη καὶ λέγει ⸀τοῖς ἐκεῖ· ⸀Οὗτος ἦν μετὰ Ἰησοῦ τοῦ Ναζωραίου·

exelthonta de eis ton pylona eiden ayton alle kai legei tois ekei· Oytos en meta Iesoy toy Nazoraioy·

KJV: And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

AKJV: And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said to them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

ASV: And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and saith unto them that were there, This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.

YLT: And he having gone forth to the porch, another female saw him, and saith to those there, `And this one was with Jesus of Nazareth;'

Exposition: Matthew 26:71 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:72

Greek

καὶ πάλιν ἠρνήσατο μετὰ ὅρκου ὅτι Οὐκ οἶδα τὸν ἄνθρωπον.

kai palin ernesato meta orkoy oti Oyk oida ton anthropon.

KJV: And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

AKJV: And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

ASV: And again he denied with an oath, I know not the man.

YLT: and again did he deny with an oath--`I have not known the man.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:72 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:73

Greek

μετὰ μικρὸν δὲ προσελθόντες οἱ ἑστῶτες εἶπον τῷ Πέτρῳ· Ἀληθῶς καὶ σὺ ἐξ αὐτῶν εἶ, καὶ γὰρ ἡ λαλιά σου δῆλόν σε ποιεῖ·

meta mikron de proselthontes oi estotes eipon to Petro· Alethos kai sy ex ayton ei, kai gar e lalia soy delon se poiei·

KJV: And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

AKJV: And after a while came to him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely you also are one of them; for your speech denudes you.

ASV: And after a little while they that stood by came and said to Peter, Of a truth thou also art one of them; for thy speech maketh thee known.

YLT: And after a little those standing near having come, said to Peter, `Truly thou also art of them, for even thy speech doth make thee manifest.'

Exposition: Matthew 26:73 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:74

Greek

τότε ἤρξατο καταθεματίζειν καὶ ὀμνύειν ὅτι Οὐκ οἶδα τὸν ἄνθρωπον. καὶ ⸀εὐθέως ἀλέκτωρ ἐφώνησεν·

tote erxato katathematizein kai omnyein oti Oyk oida ton anthropon. kai eytheos alektor ephonesen·

KJV: Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

AKJV: Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

ASV: Then began he to curse and to swear, I know not the man. And straightway the cock crew.

YLT: Then began he to anathematise, and to swear--`I have not known the man;' and immediately did a cock crow,

Exposition: Matthew 26:74 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Matthew 26:75

Greek

καὶ ἐμνήσθη ὁ Πέτρος τοῦ ⸀ῥήματος Ἰησοῦ ⸀εἰρηκότος ὅτι Πρὶν ἀλέκτορα φωνῆσαι τρὶς ἀπαρνήσῃ με, καὶ ἐξελθὼν ἔξω ἔκλαυσεν πικρῶς.

kai emnesthe o Petros toy rematos Iesoy eirekotos oti Prin alektora phonesai tris aparnese me, kai exelthon exo eklaysen pikros.

KJV: And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

AKJV: And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said to him, Before the cock crow, you shall deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

ASV: And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

YLT: and Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, he having said to him--`Before cock-crowing, thrice thou wilt deny me;' and having gone without, he did weep bitterly.

Exposition: Matthew 26:75 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.