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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1

Verse 1 Christ now confirms again what we have seen that he had sometimes predicted to his disciples; but this last prediction clearly shows how willingly he offered himself to die; and it was necessary that he should do so, because God could not be appeased but by a sacrifice of obedience. He intended, at the same time, to prevent the disciples from taking offense, lest they might be altogether discouraged by the thought that he was dragged to death by necessity. Two purposes were thus served... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:3

Verse 3 Matthew 26:3.Then were assembled the chief priests. Matthew does not mean that they assembled during the two days, but introduces this narrative to show, that Christ was not led by any opinion of man to fix the day of his death; for by what conjectures could he have been led to it, since his enemies themselves had resolved to delay for a time? The meaning therefore is, that by the spirit of prophecy he spoke of his own death, which no man could have suspected to be so near at hand. John... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1

When Jesus had finished all these sayings; i.e. those comprised in chs. 22-25. This was the close of his public teaching. The other discourses which are preserved by St. John (Jn 13:31-17:26) were addressed to the chosen apostles Henceforward the narrative sets him forth as Priest, Victim, Redeemer; and Christ himself now distinctly states the day of his death and the person who was to betray him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-2

Final announcement of the approaching Passion. ( Mark 14:1 ; Luke 22:1 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-5

The shadow of the cross. I. THE PROPHECY . 1 . The end of the Lord ' s public teaching. "Jesus had finished all these sayings." There was precious teaching yet to come; but that would be private, in the upper room, addressed to the little circle of the twelve. This Tuesday was the last day of the Lord's public teaching. Now he had finished all these sayings—the controversies with scribes and Pharisees and Sadducees, the great discourse delivered on the Mount of Olives, the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-5

God's plans and man's plots. The "sayings," "words," or discourses of Jesus here "finished," were begun on the Mount of Olives (see Matthew 24:1 ), and continued till he came to Bethany (see Matthew 26:6 ). They were spoken, it would seem, publicly, while the sentence following was privately spoken "unto his disciples" ( Matthew 26:2 ). The matter of this sentence is intrinsically intensely interesting, and it is interesting also from its relation to the consultation of the Sanhedrin... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:2

Ye know. He speaks of a fact well known to his hearers—the day of the Passover Feast. And they had been forewarned of his death (see Matthew 20:17-19 ). After two days; μετα Ì δυ ì ο ἡμε ì ρας : post biduum. These words are ambiguous, as it is not certain how the time is reckoned—whether the current day is included or not. If, as is most probable, they were spoken on Wednesday, the phrase means the next day but one, which commenced on the afternoon of Friday. Jesus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:3

Then . While Christ was announcing his approaching death, the rulers were plotting its accomplishment. He was certain; they were in doubt and perplexity about it. The chief priests (see on Matthew 16:21 ). The office of high priest had originally been held for life; but of late the civil power had often deposed one and appointed another, so that there were at times many who had held the post, and who, as well as their deputies, and the heads of the courses, claimed the title of chief... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:3-5

Conspiracy of the Jewish rulers. ( Mark 14:1 ; Luke 22:2 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:4

By subtilty. They had decided to put Jesus to death; the question was how to get possession of his Person when there would be no attempt at a rescue, nor any tumult in his favour. The original is literally, They took counsel in order that they might take, etc. They seem scarcely to have reckoned on any legal trial; once they had him quietly in their hands, they would find means to dispose of him. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:3-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:4

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