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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 26:31-35 The Desertion of Jesus by His Disciples, and the Denial of

Peter Foretold His Betrayal and Denial.

This event is also recorded in Mark 14:27-31 and Luke 22:31-38, with similar details in John 13:36-38. For a full explanation of this passage, see the corresponding section on Luke 22:31-38.