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Matthew 26:46

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What does Matthew 26:46 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.
Matthew 26:46 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 26

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And he came again and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
44And he left them again, and went away, and prayed a third time, saying again the same words.
45Then cometh he to the disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
46Arise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that betrayeth me.
47And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priest and elders of the people.
48Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he: take him.
49And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.
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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
“Rise, let us be going, etc.] Not to run away from the enemy, but to meet him: this was said, partly to arouse his sleepy disciples; and partly to show his love to his Father, and his submission to his will; as also to express the fortitude of his mind as man; he was now rid of his fears, and free from those agonies and dreadful apprehensions of things, he was but a little while ago possessed of; and likewise, to signify his willingness to be apprehended, and to suffer, and die, in the room of his people: he is at hand that doth betray me. This shows his omniscience: he not only knew, as he did from the beginning, who should betray him; but he knew when be would do it; and he knew where the…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Rise, let us be going - That is, probably, “with them.” Let us go wheresoever they shall lead us. The time when “I must die” is come. It is no longer proper to attempt an escape, and no more time can be given to repose. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Sa1 17:48; Luk 9:51, Luk 12:50, Luk 22:15; Joh 14:31; Act 21:13 Matthew 26:47”
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