Matthew 26:18 cpdv — So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing the Passover with you, along with my disciples.’ ” "

— Matthew 26:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

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and he said to them, “What are you willing to give me, if I hand him over to you?” So they appointed thirty pieces of silver for him.

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And from then on, he sought an opportunity to betray him.

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Then, on the first day of Unleavened Bread, the disciples approached Jesus, saying, “Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

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So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing the Passover with you, along with my disciples.’ ”

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And the disciples did just as Jesus appointed to them. And they prepared the Passover.

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Then, when evening arrived, he sat at table with his twelve disciples.

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And while they were eating, he said: “Amen I say to you, that one of you is about to betray me.”

Matthew 26:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:18 say?
Matthew 26:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing the Passover with you, along with my disciples.’ ” ”
Where is Matthew 26:18 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 18.
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 26:18.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:18 in?
Matthew 26:18 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 26:18?
Matthew 26:18 reads (CPDV): “So Jesus said, “Go into the city, to a certain one, and say to him: ‘The Teacher said: My time is near. I am observing the Passover with you, along with my disciples.’ ” ” 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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