Matthew 26:24 bbe — The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but a curse is on that man through whom the Son of man is given u…

Bible in Basic English

"The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but a curse is on that man through whom the Son of man is given up; it would have been well for that man if he had never come into the world."

— Matthew 26:24, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 26 — Context

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And while they were taking food, he said, Truly I say to you that one of you will be false to me.

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And they were very said, and said to him, one by one, Is it I, Lord?

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And he made answer and said, He who puts his hand into the plate with me, the same will be false to me.

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The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but a curse is on that man through whom the Son of man is given up; it would have been well for that man if he had never come into the world.

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And Judas, who was false to him, made answer and said, Is it I, Master? He says to him, Yes.

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And when they were taking food, Jesus took bread and, after blessing it, he gave the broken bread to the disciples and said, Take it; this is my body.

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And he took a cup and, having given praise, he gave it to them, saying,

Matthew 26:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:24 say?
Matthew 26:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but a curse is on that man through whom the Son of man is given up; it would have been well for that man if he had never come into the world.”
Where is Matthew 26:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 24.
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 26:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:24 in?
Matthew 26:24 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 26:24?
Matthew 26:24 reads (BBE): “The Son of man goes, even as the Writings say of him: but a curse is on that man through whom the Son of man is given up; it would have been well for that man if he had never come into the world.” 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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