Commentary by DAVID BROWN

CHAPTER 26

Mat 26:1-16 . CHRIST'S FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS DEATH, AS NOW WITHIN TWO DAYS, AND THE SIMULTANEOUS CONSPIRACY OF THE JEWISH AUTHORITIES TO COMPASS IT--THE ANOINTING AT BETHANY--JUDAS AGREES WITH THE CHIEF PRIESTS TO BETRAY HIS LORD. ( = Mar 14:1-11 Luk 22:1-6 Jhn 12:1-11 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Mr 14:1-11.

      Mat 26:17-30 . PREPARATION FOR AND LAST CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TRAITOR, AND INSTITUTION OF THE SUPPER. ( = Mar 14:12-26 Luk 22:7-23 Jhn 13:1-3, 10, 11, 18-30 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Lu 22:7-23.

      Mat 26:31-35 . THE DESERTION OF JESUS BY HIS DISCIPLES AND THE DENIAL OF PETER FORETOLD. ( = Mar 14:27-31 Luk 22:31-38 Jhn 13:36-38 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Lu 22:31-38.

      Mat 26:36-46 . THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN. ( = Mar 14:32-42 Luk 22:39-46 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Lu 22:39-46.

      Mat 26:47-56 . BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION OF JESUS--FLIGHT OF HIS DISCIPLES. ( = Mar 14:43-52 Luk 22:47-54 Jhn 18:1-12 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Joh 18:1-12.

      Mat 26:57-75 . JESUS ARRAIGNED BEFORE THE SANHEDRIM CONDEMNED TO DIE, AND SHAMEFULLY ENTREATED--THE DENIAL OF PETER. ( = Mar 14:53-72 Luk 22:54-71 Jhn 18:13-18, 24-27 ).

      For the exposition, see on JF & B for Mr 14:53-72.