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Matthew 26:20 Cross-References
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“Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.”
Matthew 26:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 26:20
When the even was come (ὀψίας δὲ γενομένης, opsias de genomenēs)—Passover officially began at sundown, marking Nisan 15 by Jewish reckoning. He sat down (ἀνέκειτο, anekeito)—Actually 'reclined,' as free men reclined at Passover to symbolize freedom from Egyptian slavery, in contrast to slaves who stood while eating.With the twelve—This intimate circle would soon fracture through betrayal, denial, and desertion. Yet Jesus intentionally includes Judas, demonstrating divine mercy even to the betrayer. The phrase echoes Israel's twelve tribes sharing the original Passover, now reconstituted around...
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Cross-References for Matthew 26:20
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“And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.”
“he was troubled in spirit”
“my perfume spread its fragrance.”
“he sat down with the twelve apostles.”
“your shoes on your feet”