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God's Plan, Judas's Guilt
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that this verse holds two truths in tension: God's sovereign plan and human responsibility. Jesus's death was part of God's predetermined plan for salvation, as prophesied in Scripture. However, this divine decree did not force Judas's hand or excuse his sin. Scholars like Calvin and Barnes affirm that Judas acted freely from his own wicked heart and was therefore fully culpable for his betrayal, facing a just and terrible woe.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:24
18th Century
Theologian
The Son of man goes. That is, the Messiah; the Christ. See the notes on Matthew 8:20.
Goes. Dies, or will die. The Hebrews…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:24
Good were it for that man (καλον ην αυτω). Conclusion of second-class condition even though αν is not expressed. It is not needed …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:17–26
19th Century
Preacher
Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to ea…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:24
For “woe,” see comment on 23:13; for “Son of Man,” see comment on Mk 8:31. Here the Son of Man is simultaneously the glorious messianic figure who …
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:24
16th Century
Theologian
The Son of man indeed goeth. Here Christ addresses an offense, which might otherwise have greatly shaken pious minds. For what could be mo…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:24
17th Century
Pastor
The son of man goes
Meaning himself, not to the Mount of Olives, or Gethsemane, or the garden, whither he went a litt…
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,…