Matthew 26:20 net — When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve.

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"When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve."

— Matthew 26:20, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

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The Passover Now on the first day of the feast of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus and said,“Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?”

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He said,“Go into the city to a certain man and tell him,‘The Teacher says,“My time is near. I will observe the Passover with my disciples at your house.”’”

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So the disciples did as Jesus had instructed them, and they prepared the Passover.

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When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve.

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And while they were eating he said,“I tell you the truth, one of you will betray me.”

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They became greatly distressed and each one began to say to him,“Surely not I, Lord?”

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He answered,“The one who has dipped his hand into the bowl with me will betray me.

Matthew 26:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:20 say?
Matthew 26:20 in the NET Bible reads: “When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve.”
Where is Matthew 26:20 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 20.
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 26:20.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:20 in?
Matthew 26:20 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 26:20?
Matthew 26:20 reads (NET): “When it was evening, he took his place at the table with the twelve.” 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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