Matthew 26:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 26:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 26:4 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 26:4 — KJV
“And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.”
— Matthew 26:4 (KJV)
Matthew 26:4 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 26:4
“And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:4: might, take, jesus
“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:4: take, kill
“Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:4: might, take
“And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:4: take, subtilty
“Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid”
Shares key themes with Matthew 26:4: take, kill
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