Matthew 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:16 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:16 — KJV
“And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.”
— Matthew 26:16 (KJV)
Matthew 26:16 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 26:16
“And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude. in the...: or, without tumult”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:16: sought, opportunity, betray
“And I besought the LORD at that time, saying,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:16: time, sought
“But his father and his mother knew not that it was of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:16: time, sought
“And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, Ye sought for David in times past to be king over you: in times...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:16: time, sought
“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:16: time, sought
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