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.’†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 26:31 in context
Matthew 26:28–34
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for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
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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.”
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When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
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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.’†
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But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.”
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But Peter answered him, “Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.”
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Jesus said to him, “Most certainly I tell you that tonight, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.”
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