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Matthew 26:23 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Matthew 26:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.”
Matthew 26:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 26:23
He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish (ὁ ἐμβάψας μετ' ἐμοῦ τὴν χεῖρα ἐν τῷ τρυβλίῳ, ho embapsas met' emou tēn cheira en tō trybliō)—During Passover, diners would dip bitter herbs or bread into charoset (a mixture symbolizing the mortar of Egyptian slavery). This shared dipping emphasized intimate fellowship—making betrayal more treacherous.Jesus doesn't publicly expose Judas but gives a sign recognizable to John (John 13:26) while leaving others uncertain. This restraint shows mercy, giving Judas final opportunity to repent. The imagery echoes Psalm 41:9 and intensifies the covenant vio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:23
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“'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'{Psalm 41:9}”
“my own familiar friend”
“It is he to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it. So when he had dipped the piece of bread”
“the hand of him who betrays me is with me on the table.”