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The Bitter Herb of Betrayal
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon note the profound timing of Jesus' announcement. The original Passover required eating "bitter herbs" to recall the bitterness of slavery. By revealing the betrayal during this meal, Jesus introduced a new and deeply personal "bitter herb" into the feast, transforming it with a sobering and sorrowful reality.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:21
18th Century
Theologian
As they did eat, etc. The account contained in these verses is also recorded in Mark 14:18-21; Luke 22:21–23;[Reference John 13…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:21
One of you (εις εξ υμων). This was a bolt from the blue for all except Judas and he was startled to know that Jesus understood his…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:21
19th Century
Preacher
And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
This saying of our Lord must have startled hi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:21
The Passover meal could not be eaten till after sundown; and for those living within Palestine, it had to be eaten inside Jerusalem or not at all. …
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:21
16th Century
Theologian
One of you will betray me. To render the treachery of Judas more detestable, Christ points out its aggravated baseness by this circumstanc…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:21
17th Century
Pastor
And as they did eat
The passover lamb, the unleavened bread, and bitter herbs: he said it was usual, whilst they wer…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:17–25
17th Century
Minister
Observe, the place for their eating the Passover was pointed out by Christ to the disciples. He knows those hidden ones who favour his cause, and w…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:17–25
13th Century
Philosopher
Next, the Evangelist deals with the institution of the Blessed Sacrament. Because the new sacraments take the place of the old ones, as it is said,…