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24 The Son of Man is to go [to the cross], just as it is written [in Scripture] of Him; but woe (judgment is coming) to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had never been born.”(A) 25 And Judas, the betrayer, said, “Surely it is not I, Rabbi?” Jesus said to him, [a]You have said it yourself.”

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26 Now as they were eating Jesus took bread, and after [b]blessing it, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.”(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 26:25 “You” is emphatic in the Greek text.
  2. Matthew 26:26 The customary blessing spoken over the bread in the Passover meal was, “Blessed are you, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who brings forth bread from the earth.”

24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.(A) But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”

25 Then Judas, the one who would betray him,(B) said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?”(C)

Jesus answered, “You have said so.”

26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it(D) and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”

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