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A Purposeful Pivot
Commentators note that the phrase "when Jesus had finished all these words" marks a major turning point. Having completed his final public teachings (his prophetic work), Jesus deliberately and immediately shifts the focus to his impending death and crucifixion (his priestly work). This wasn't an interruption, but the intended climax of his ministry.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
Our Lord, having finished all these sayings about the destruction of Jerusalem, His own Second Advent and the great Day of Judgment, brought back t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:1
For the other major passion predictions, see comments on 16:21; 17:22–23; 20:18–19. One last time Matthew uses the formula by which he brings all h…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:1
16th Century
Theologian
Christ now confirms again what we have seen He had previously predicted to His disciples. But this last prediction clearly shows how willingly He o…
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John Gill
On Matthew 26:1
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these
sayings
Meaning either all tha…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord had often told of his sufferings as at a distance; now he speaks of them as at hand. At the same time the Jewish council consulted how the…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:1–16
13th Century
Philosopher
The Evangelist, having related the preparatory events for the Passion, here begins to discuss Christ’s Passion, which is divided into two parts. Fi…