Matthew 26:2 kjv — Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

King James Version

"Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified."

— Matthew 26:2, King James Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

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And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

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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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Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

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And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

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But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

Matthew 26:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:2 say?
Matthew 26:2 in the King James Version reads: “Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.”
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 (KJV): “Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.” 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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