Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 26:31 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Matthew 26:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Matthew 26:31 (KJV)
Historical Context for Matthew 26:31
People Mentioned
Commentary on Matthew 26:31
All ye shall be offended because of me this night (πάντες ὑμεῖς σκανδαλισθήσεσθε ἐν ἐμοὶ ἐν τῇ νυκτὶ ταύτῃ, pantes hymeis skandalisthēsesthe en emoi en tē nykti tautē)—The verb skandalizō means 'to cause to stumble, fall away.' Jesus prophesies total apostasy: all would temporarily abandon Him, fulfilling divine necessity while indicting human weakness.Jesus quotes Zechariah 13:7: I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered. God Himself strikes the shepherd (depicting Christ's death under divine wrath for sin), causing the sheep's scattering. This isn't mere persec...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 26:31
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.'{Zechariah 13:7},And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.,,,,,,,,”
“the time is coming”
“because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field”
“and I am full of heaviness. I looked for some to take pity”
“My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar off.”
“and will kill you. You will be hated by all of the nations for my name's sake.”
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have you, that he might sift you as wheat,,And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:,,,,,,,,”
“he shall see his seed. He shall prolong his days”
“and my friends into darkness.”