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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/matthew/26.htm">New International Version</a> And while they were eating, he said, &#8220Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/matthew/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> While they were eating, he said, “I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.” <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> And as they were eating, he said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as they were eating, He said to them, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> Now as they were eating, He said, “Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as they were eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> As they were eating, He said, &#8220Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as they were eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as they were eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And as they were eating, He said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you that one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> While they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> While they were eating, He said, &#8220I assure you: One of you will betray Me.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shal l betray me. <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> and as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While they were eating, he said, "I can guarantee this truth: One of you is going to betray me." <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> During the meal Jesus said, "I tell you, one of you will betray me." <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> While they were eating, he said, "I tell all of you with certainty, one of you is going to betray me." <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And while they were eating, He said to them, ?Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.? <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> And while they were eating he said, "I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me." <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> As they were eating, he said, "Truly I tell you that one of you will betray me." <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And as they were eating, he said, Verily I say to you, that one of you will betray me. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the meal was proceeding, when Jesus said, "In solemn truth I tell you that one of you will betray me." <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> As they were eating, he said, “Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and while they are eating, He said, “Truly I say to you that one of you will deliver Me up.” <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And as they were eating, He said to them, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me." <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and while they are eating, he said, 'Verily I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up.' <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they eating, he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you shall deliver me up.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And whilst they were eating, he said: Amen I say to you, that one of you is about to betray me. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And while they were eating, he said: “Amen I say to you, that one of you is about to betray me.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and while they were eating, he said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And while they were eating he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you will betray me. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And as they ate he said to them, “Amen, I say to you, that one of you will betray me.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And as they were eating, he said: Verily I say to you, One of you will deliver me up. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And they eating, He said; <FR>Truly, I say unto you, that one of you will betray me.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as they were eating, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and as they were eating, he said, 'tis indeed true that one of this company shall betray me. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the meal was proceeding, when Jesus said, "In solemn truth I tell you that one of you will betray me." <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, as they were eating, He said, <FR>"Verily I say to you, one of you will betray Me."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and as they were eating, He said, <FR>Verily I tell you, that one of you will betray me.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8023" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Preparing the Passover</a> …20When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples. 21<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And while</a> <a href="/greek/2068.htm" title="2068: esthiontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat.">they were eating,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: Amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3860.htm" title="3860: paradōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit.">will betray</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me.” </a> 22They were deeply grieved and began to ask Him one after another, “Surely not I, Lord?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/13-21.htm">John 13:21</a> After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.” <a href="/mark/14-18.htm">Mark 14:18</a> And while they were reclining and eating, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, one of you who is eating with Me will betray Me.” <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">Luke 22:21-23</a> Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table. / Indeed, the Son of Man will go as it has been determined, but woe to that man who betrays Him.” / Then they began to question among themselves which of them was going to do this. <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a> Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70-71</a> Jesus answered them, “Have I not chosen you, the Twelve? Yet one of you is a devil!” / He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus. <a href="/zechariah/11-12.htm">Zechariah 11:12-13</a> Then I told them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed out my wages, thirty pieces of silver. / And the LORD said to me, “Throw it to the potter”—this magnificent price at which they valued me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them to the potter in the house of the LORD. <a href="/acts/1-16.htm">Acts 1:16-20</a> “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit foretold through the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. / He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” / (Now with the reward for his wickedness Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong and burst open in the middle, and all his intestines spilled out. ... <a href="/john/13-18.htm">John 13:18</a> I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’ <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Matthew 20:18-19</a> “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” <a href="/john/17-12.htm">John 17:12</a> While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled. <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Matthew 27:3-10</a> When Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was filled with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. / “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What is that to us?” they replied. “You bear the responsibility.” / So Judas threw the silver into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself. ... <a href="/john/18-2.htm">John 18:2-5</a> Now Judas His betrayer also knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with His disciples. / So Judas brought a band of soldiers and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees. They arrived at the garden carrying lanterns, torches, and weapons. / Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” ... <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10-11</a> Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Luke 22:3-6</a> Then Satan entered Judas Iscariot, who was one of the Twelve. / And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And as they did eat, he said, Truly I say to you, that one of you shall betray me.Verily.<a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Matthew 26:2,14-16</a> Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified… <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Psalm 55:12-14</a> For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: … <a href="/john/6-70.htm">John 6:70,71</a> Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil? … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/matthew/26-16.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/24-38.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">False.</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/26-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-5.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-13.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Betray</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Deliver</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Eating</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">False.</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Food</a> <a href="/matthew/26-23.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/mark/5-30.htm">Proceeding</a> <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/matthew/26-34.htm">Verily</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And while they were eating This phrase sets the scene during the Last Supper, a Passover meal shared by Jesus and His disciples. The Passover meal commemorates Israel's deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing liberation and salvation. The setting is significant as it foreshadows Jesus as the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice will bring spiritual deliverance. The communal meal emphasizes fellowship and unity, contrasting with the impending betrayal.He said to them Jesus addresses His disciples directly, highlighting His role as teacher and leader. His words carry authority and foreknowledge, demonstrating His divine insight. This moment underscores the intimate relationship between Jesus and His disciples, who have followed Him closely throughout His ministry.Truly I tell you This phrase, often used by Jesus, underscores the certainty and importance of His statement. It is a solemn declaration, indicating that what follows is of great significance. Jesus often uses this phrase to introduce profound truths or prophecies, emphasizing His role as the bearer of divine revelation.one of you will betray Me The prediction of betrayal introduces a moment of tension and sorrow. It fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/41-9.htm">Psalm 41:9</a>, which speaks of betrayal by a close friend. This statement reveals the human frailty and sinfulness even among Jesus' closest followers. It also highlights Jesus' foreknowledge and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan, where even acts of betrayal are woven into the divine purpose. Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, is the one who will fulfill this prophecy, illustrating the tragic reality of free will and the consequences of turning away from Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is foretelling His betrayal during the Last Supper. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The twelve men chosen by Jesus to follow Him and learn from His teachings. They are present with Jesus during the Last Supper. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a> The final meal Jesus shares with His disciples before His crucifixion, held in Jerusalem. It is a significant event where Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Last Supper takes place, and where Jesus will soon be arrested and crucified. 5. <a href="/topical/b/betrayal.htm">Betrayal</a> The act of delivering Jesus into the hands of His enemies, which is a fulfillment of prophecy and a pivotal moment leading to His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god.htm">The Sovereignty of God</a> Jesus's foreknowledge of His betrayal demonstrates God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of prophecy. Believers can trust that God is in control, even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_betrayal.htm">The Reality of Betrayal</a> Betrayal is a painful reality, even among close relationships. Christians are called to remain faithful and seek reconciliation, understanding that Jesus Himself experienced betrayal. <a href="/topical/s/self-examination.htm">Self-Examination</a> The disciples' reaction to Jesus's statement ("Surely not I, Lord?") encourages believers to examine their own hearts and motives, ensuring their loyalty to Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_community.htm">The Importance of Community</a> The Last Supper emphasizes the importance of fellowship and community among believers. Christians are encouraged to gather regularly, share in communion, and support one another. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_and_fulfillment.htm">Prophecy and Fulfillment</a> The events surrounding Jesus's betrayal highlight the reliability of Scripture and the importance of understanding biblical prophecy as it relates to God's redemptive plan.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/how_to_find_clarity_in_confusion.htm">Who will betray me as foretold in scripture?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_wide_gate_to_destruction.htm">Am I the one, Lord?</a> <a href="/q/what_lessons_in_journey_to_the_cross_12.htm">What events occurred during the Last Supper?</a> <a href="/q/who_will_betray_me_as_prophesied.htm">Who will betray me as foretold in scripture?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) One of you shall betray me.--The words would seem to have been intentionally vague, as if to rouse some of those who heard them to self-questioning. They had not, it is true, shared in the very guilt of the Traitor, but they had yielded to tendencies which they had in common with him, and which were dragging them down to his level. They had joined him in his murmuring (<a href="/matthew/26-8.htm" title="But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?">Matthew 26:8</a>), they had been quarrelling, and were about to renew their quarrel, about precedence (<a href="/mark/9-34.htm" title="But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest.">Mark 9:34</a>, <a href="/luke/22-24.htm" title="And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.">Luke 22:24</a>). It was well that the abyss should be laid bare before their eyes, and that each should ask himself whether he were indeed on the point of falling into it.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21. - As they did eat. The details of the Paschal feast are expounded by rabbinical authors, though there is little in St. Matthew's account to lead us to conclude that our Lord observed them on this occasion. The ceremonial usually practised was as follows: The head of the family, sitting in the place of honour, took a cup of wine and water mixed ("the first cup"), pronounced a thanksgiving over it, and, having tasted it, passed it round to the guests; the master washed his hands, the others performing their ablutions at a later part of the service; the dishes were placed on the table; after a special benediction had been spoken over the bitter herbs, the master and the rest of the company took a bunch of these, dipped it in the appointed sauce, and ate it; an unleavened cake was broken and elevated with a prescribed formula; the second cup was filled, the history of the festival was proclaimed, <a href="/psalms/113.htm">Psalm 113-118</a>, were recited, and the cup was drunk. Now began the proper Paschal meal with a general washing of hands; the lamb was cut into pieces, anda portion given to each, with a bit of the unleavened bread and bitter herbs dipped in the sauce, called by St. John (<a href="/john/13-26.htm">John 13:26</a>) "the sop." At the end of the meal, which was supplemented by other viands (which, however, were probably eaten before the lamb), the third cup, named by St. Paul (<a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a>) "the cup of blessing," was drunk, and the solemn grace after meat was uttered. It would be necessary to examine St. John's Gospel to see how the ritual fitted into the actual details of the last Supper; we have to deal with St. Matthew's account. Verily I say unto you. Christ thus prepares the apostles for the incredible statement which he is about to make. One of you; εϊς ἐξ ὑμῶν. One out of your number, my chosen companions. He had before spoken vaguely of his betrayal (see <a href="/matthew/17-22.htm">Matthew 17:22</a>; <a href="/matthew/20-18.htm">Matthew 20:18</a>; <a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Matthew 26:2</a>). By thus showing his knowledge of the coming treachery, and yet declining to denounce the traitor by name, he may have given Judas a last chance of repentance before the final act. St. Matthew omits the washing of the disciples' feet, and the strife about pre-eminence. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And while καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they were eating, ἐσθιόντων (esthiontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2068.htm">Strong's 2068: </a> Strengthened for a primary edo; used only in certain tenses, the rest being supplied by phago; to eat. He said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. “Truly Ἀμὴν (Amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. you ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. will betray παραδώσει (paradōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3860.htm">Strong's 3860: </a> From para and didomi; to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit. Me.” με (me) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. 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