Matthew 26:21 nasb — As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me."

NASB

"As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me.""

— Matthew 26:21, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

18

And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is near; I am to keep the Passover at your house with My disciples."'"

19

The disciples did as Jesus had directed them; and they prepared the Passover.

20

Now when evening came, Jesus was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

21

As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me."

22

Being deeply grieved, they each one began to say to Him, "Surely not I, Lord?"

23

And He answered, "He who dipped his hand with Me in the bowl is the one who will betray Me.

24

"The Son of Man is to go, just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born."

Matthew 26:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:21 say?
Matthew 26:21 in the NASB reads: “As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me."”
Where is Matthew 26:21 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 21.
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 26:21.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:21 in?
Matthew 26:21 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 26:21?
Matthew 26:21 reads (NASB): “As they were eating, He said, "Truly I say to you that one of you will betray Me."” 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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