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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 26:17-30 Preparation for and Last Celebration of the Passover

Preparation for and Last Celebration of the Passover

The events that follow are closely tied to the narrative in Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7-23, and John 13:1-3, 10, 11, 18-30.

For a detailed explanation of these events, see the commentary on Luke 22:7-23.