Matthew 26:56 net — But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and f…

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"But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled."

— Matthew 26:56, NET Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

53

Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and that he would send me more than twelve legions of angels right now?

54

How then would the scriptures that say it must happen this way be fulfilled?”

55

At that moment Jesus said to the crowd,“Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw? Day after day I sat teaching in the temple courts, yet you did not arrest me.

56

But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

57

Condemned by the Sanhedrin Now the ones who had arrested Jesus led him to Caiaphas, the high priest, in whose house the experts in the law and the elders had gathered.

58

But Peter was following him from a distance, all the way to the high priest’s courtyard. After going in, he sat with the guards to see the outcome.

59

The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were trying to find false testimony against Jesus so that they could put him to death.

Matthew 26:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:56 say?
Matthew 26:56 in the NET Bible reads: “But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.”
Where is Matthew 26:56 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:56 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 56.
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 26:56.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:56 in?
Matthew 26:56 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 26:56?
Matthew 26:56 reads (NET): “But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.” 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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