Matthew 26:56

Matthew 26:56 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
• New International Version (NIV)But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.
• New Living Translation (NLT)But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.

Context of Matthew 26:56

54But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?" 55At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But all this has taken place that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him and fled. 57Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. 58And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.

Matthew 26:56 word by word

τοῦτο δὲ ὅλον γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῶσιν αἱ γραφαὶ τῶν προφητῶν.¶ Τότε οἱ μαθηταὶ πάντες ἀφέντες αὐτὸν ἔφυγον.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Butδέde · thenG1161
• allὅλοςholos · allG3650
• thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• was doneγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• the scripturesὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the scripturesγραφήgraphē · a writingG1124
• of the prophetsπροφήτηςprophētēs · prophetG4396
• might be fulfilledπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• Thenτότεtote · thenG5119
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the disciplesμαθητήςmathētēs · discipleG3101
• forsookἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: leaveG863
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• and fledφεύγωpheugō · to fleeG5343

Cross-references for Matthew 26:56

• Matthew 26:54But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?"
• Genesis 3:15I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
• Isaiah 44:26who confirms the word of his servant and fulfills the counsel of his messengers, who says of Jerusalem, 'She shall be inhabited,' and of the cities of Judah, 'They shall be built, and I will raise up their ruins';
• Lamentations 4:20The breath of our nostrils, the Lord's anointed, was captured in their pits, of whom we said, "Under his shadow we shall live among the nations."
• Daniel 9:24"Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place.
• Zechariah 13:7"Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands next to me," declares the Lord of hosts. "Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered; I will turn my hand against the little ones.
• Acts 1:16"Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.
• Acts 2:23this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
• Matthew 26:31Then Jesus said to them, "You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'
• Mark 14:50And they all left him and fled.
• John 16:32Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me.
• John 18:8Jesus answered, "I told you that I am he. So, if you seek me, let these men go."
• 2 Timothy 4:16At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them!

Commentaries on Matthew 26:56

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 56But all this was done - This is probably the observation of the evangelist. See on Matthew 2:23; (note). Then all the disciples forsook him and fled - O what is man! How little is even his utmost sincerity to be depended on! Jesus is abandoned by all! - even zealous Peter and loving John are among the fugitives! Was ever master so served by his scholars? Was ever parent so treated by his children? Is there not as much zeal and love among them all as might…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 47-57Verses 47-57 The account of Jesus‘ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12. Matthew 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was addressing his disciples. John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Jesus was in the habit of going there with his disciples. Judas had passed the time, after he left Jesus and the other disciples at the Passover, in arranging…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 47-56Verses 47-56 No enemies are so much to be abhorred as those professed disciples that betray Christ with a kiss. God has no need of our services, much less of our sins, to bring about his purposes. Though Christ was crucified through weakness, it was voluntary weakness; he submitted to death. If he had not been willing to suffer, they could not conquer him. It was a great sin for those who had left all to follow Jesus; now to leave him for they knew not…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 56We do not know which of the Scriptures Jesus was referring to. It might have been Isaiah 53 or the general Old Testament theme of a suffering Messiah. As Jesus had predicted earlier that evening, all the disciples adandoned him (Matthew 26:31–35).Read the comment

Topics related to Matthew 26:56

• Afflictions and Adversities
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• Prayer
• Prisoners
• Prophecy

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Commentaries on Matthew 26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings