Matthew 26:2 bbe — After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross.

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"After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross."

— Matthew 26:2, Bible in Basic English

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“Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.”
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Matthew 26 — Context

And when Jesus had come to the end of all these words, he said to his disciples,

After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross.

Then the chief priests and the rulers of the people came together in the house of the high priest, who was named Caiaphas.

And they made designs together to take Jesus by some trick, and put him to death.

But they said, Not while the feast is going on, for fear of trouble among the people.

Matthew 26:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:2 say?

Matthew 26:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross.”

Where is Matthew 26:2 in the Bible?

Matthew 26:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 2.

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 26:2.

What translation should I read Matthew 26:2 in?

Matthew 26:2 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 26:2?

Matthew 26:2 reads (BBE): “After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross.” 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.

Matthew 26:2 bbe — After two days is the Passover, and the Son of man will be given up to the death of the cross.

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