The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 26:24 in context
Matthew 26:21–27
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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 will betray me.
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Selected verse
The Son of Man goes even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born.”
26
As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.”
27
He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
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