Matthew 26:20 web — Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

World English Bible

"Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples."

— Matthew 26:20, World English Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

17

Now on the first day of unleavened bread, the disciples came to Jesus, saying to him, "Where do you want us to prepare for you to eat the Passover?"

18

He said, "Go into the city to a certain person, and tell him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples."'"

19

The disciples did as Jesus commanded them, and they prepared the Passover.

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Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

21

As they were eating, he said, "Most certainly I tell you that one of you will betray me."

22

They were exceedingly sorrowful, and each began to ask him, "It isn't me, is it, Lord?"

23

He answered, "He who dipped his hand with me in the dish, the same will betray me.

Matthew 26:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:20 say?
Matthew 26:20 in the World English Bible reads: “Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.”
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 (WEB): “Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve 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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