Matthew 26:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:24 — KJV
“The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.”
— Matthew 26:24 (KJV)
Matthew 26:24 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 26:24
“The Son of man indeed goeth, as it is written of him: but woe to that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had never been born.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:24: son, goeth, written
“And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed!”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:24: son, goeth, woe
“And Abraham called the name of his son that was born unto him, whom Sarah bare to him, Isaac.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:24: son, whom, born
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:24: son, good, born
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, Micaiah the son of Imlah, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he doth not prophesy good concerning me, but evil. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:24: son, whom, good
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