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Matthew 26:25

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 26:25 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said.
Matthew 26:25 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began to say unto him every one, Is it I, Lord?
23And he answered and said, He that dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.
24The Son of man goeth, even as it is written of him: but woe unto that man through whom the Son of man is betrayed! good were it for that man if he had not been born.
25And Judas, who betrayed him, answered and said, Is it I, Rabbi? He saith unto him, Thou hast said.
26And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it; and he gave to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then Judas, which betrayed him, etc.] Or that was about to betray him, as the Ethiopic version reads it: he had taken a step towards it, was seeking an opportunity to do it, and at length effected it: the Persic version reads, Judas Iscariot; who after all the rest had put the question, answered and said, Master, is it I? Who though he knew what he had been doing, and what he further resolved to do, and was conscious to himself he was the man; nay, though he had been pointed out as the person, and the most dreadful woe denounced on him, that should be the betrayer, in his hearing; yet all this did not at all affect his marble heart; but in the most audacious manner, and without any concern…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou hast said - That is, thou hast said the truth. It is so. Thou art the man. Compare Matthew 26:64 with Mark 14:62. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou hast said - That is, it is as thou hast said. Matthew 26:26”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“26:25 Judas referred to Jesus as Rabbi, while the other disciples call him “Lord” (26:22). • “You have said it”: This enigmatic statement affirmed that Judas was the betrayer.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Judas: Kg2 5:25; Pro 30:20 Thou: Mat 26:64, Mat 27:11; Joh 18:37 Matthew 26:26”
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