Matthew 26

Commentary

Matthew 26 is a pivotal chapter in the Gospel of Matthew, as it marks the beginning of Jesus' passion and death. In this chapter, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought before the Sanhedrin. The chapter begins with Jesus predicting his own death. He tells his disciples that he will be betrayed and arrested, and that he will be put to death. This prediction is fulfilled when Judas arrives with a large crowd of people to arrest Jesus. Jesus is then brought before the Sanhedrin, where he is falsely accused and condemned. The chapter also contains the account of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. Here, Jesus prays to God for strength and courage in the face of his impending death. He is comforted by an angel, and then he is arrested and taken away. The chapter ends with Peter denying Jesus three times. This is a powerful reminder of the human frailty and weakness that Jesus faced in his final hours. Matthew 26 is a powerful chapter that serves as a reminder of the suffering and death that Jesus endured for our salvation. It is a reminder of the courage and faithfulness of Jesus, and of the human frailty and weakness that we all face.