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Sections for Matthew 26
Mt 26:1-16 Christ's Final Announcement of his Death, as Now within Two
Mt 26:17-30 Preparation for and Last Celebration of the Passover
Mt 26:31-35 The Desertion of Jesus by His Disciples, and the Denial of
Mt 26:36-46 The Agony in the Garden. ( = Mr 14:32-42; Lu 22:39-46).
Mt 26:47-56 Betrayal and Apprehension of Jesus--Flight of His
Mt 26:57-75 Jesus Arraigned before the Sanhedrim Condemned to Die, and
Mt 26:1-16 Christ's Final Announcement of his Death, as Now within Two

Christ's Final Announcement of his Death, as Now within Two Days, and the Simultaneous Conspiracy of the Jewish Authorities to Accomplish It--The Anointing at Bethany--Judas Agrees with the Chief Priests to Betray His Lord.

This event is also recorded in Mark 14:1-11 and Luke 22:1-6, as well as John 12:1-11. For a detailed explanation of this passage, see the commentary on Mark 14:1-11.