Matthew 26:31 web — Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike t…

World English Bible

"Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'"

— Matthew 26:31, World English Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

28

for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.

29

But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's Kingdom."

30

When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

31

Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

32

But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee."

33

But Peter answered him, "Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble."

34

Jesus said to him, "Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times."

Matthew 26:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:31 say?
Matthew 26:31 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'”
Where is Matthew 26:31 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 31.
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 26:31.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:31 in?
Matthew 26:31 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 26:31?
Matthew 26:31 reads (WEB): “Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'” 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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