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Matthew 26:16 Cross-References
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“And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.”
Matthew 26:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 26:16
And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him—The Greek ezetei eukairian (ἐζήτει εὐκαιρίαν) means 'he kept seeking a favorable occasion.' The imperfect tense indicates continuous action—Judas was constantly watching for the right moment. Eukairia (εὐκαιρία) means 'good opportunity' or 'opportune time,' revealing calculated betrayal, not impulsive sin.The word paradoi (παραδοῖ), 'to betray/hand over,' appears throughout this chapter, linking Judas's act to God's sovereign plan (v. 2). What Judas intends for evil, God ordains for redemption. Satan entered Judas (Luke 22:3), yet Judas re...
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“when they heard it”
“and sought an opportunity to deliver him to them in the absence of the multitude.”