⭐WEB · Matthew 26:20

What does Matthew 26:20 mean?

"Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples."

— Matthew 26:20 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

17

Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

18

He said, “Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, ‘The Teacher says, “My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.”’”

19

The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.

20

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

21

As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.”

22

They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, “It isn’t me, is it, Lord?”

23

He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.

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