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The Traitor's Question
Commentators note Judas's hypocrisy. He was the last disciple to ask "Is it I?" and addressed Jesus as "Rabbi" (teacher), while the others used the more intimate title "Lord." Scholars suggest this was a calculated act of audacity, designed to deflect suspicion from himself and maintain his cover among the others.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:25
18th Century
Theologian
Thou hast said. That is, you have said the truth. It is so. You are the man. Compare Matthew 26:64 with Mark 14:62.
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:25
This exchange magnifies Judas’s effrontery. Doubtless Judas felt he had to speak up; silence at this stage might have given him away to the others.…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 26:25
16th Century
Theologian
And Judas who betrayed him. Though we often see persons trembling who are conscious of wrongdoing, yet along with dread and secret torment…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:25
17th Century
Pastor
Then Judas, who betrayed him
Or that was about to betray him, as the Ethiopic version reads it: he had taken a step towards it…
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,…