Matthew 26:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:20 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:20 — KJV
“Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.”
— Matthew 26:20 (KJV)
Matthew 26:20 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 26:20
“And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:20: now, even, come
“And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:20: come, sat, down
“And when even was now come, his disciples went down unto the sea,”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:20: now, even, come
“I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:20: now, come, down
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:20: now, come, down
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