Matthew 26:56

“But all this was done, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled, etc.] Some have thought these to be the words of the evangelist, making this remark upon what was said and done; but by what both Mark and Luke record, (<411449>Mark 14:49 <422253>Luke 22:53), they appear to be the words of Christ himself; who observes this, partly to make himself, as man, easy under the treatment he met with; and partly, to fortify the minds of his disciples against offence at it; and also to throw conviction, or confusion, into the minds of his enemies. The Scriptures of the prophets he refers to, as having, or about to have, by this conduct, their accomplishment, were such, as regarded the…”

“The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12. Matthew 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was addressing his disciples. John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Jesus was in the habit of going there with his disciples. Judas had passed the time, after he left Jesus and the other disciples at the Passover, in arranging matters with the Jews, collecting the band, and preparing to go. Perhaps, also, on this occasion they gave him the money which they had promised. A great multitude with swords and staves - John says that he had received a band of men and officers from the…”

“26:56 It is not clear which of the Scriptures Jesus was alluding to—perhaps Isa 53, or perhaps the Old Testament theme of a suffering Messiah in general. • As Jesus had predicted earlier that evening, all the disciples deserted him (Matt 26:31-35).”

“that: Mat 26:54; Gen 3:15; Isa 44:26; Lam 4:20; Dan 9:24, Dan 9:26; Zac 13:7; Act 1:16, Act 2:23 Then: Mat 26:31; Mar 14:50-52; Joh 16:32, Joh 18:8, Joh 18:9, Joh 18:15, Joh 18:16; Ti2 4:16 Matthew 26:57”