Matthew 26:16 kjv — And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

King James Version

"And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him."

— Matthew 26:16, King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

13

Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

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Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

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And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

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And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

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Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

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And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

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And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

Matthew 26:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:16 say?
Matthew 26:16 in the King James Version reads: “And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.”
Where is Matthew 26:16 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 16.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:16.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:16 in?
Matthew 26:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:16?
Matthew 26:16 reads (KJV): “And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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