Mat 26:23-24 | MHM | STEP | v. 23-24 : Jesus explained further: the betrayer was someone eating with Him, even sharing the same dish (Matthew 26:23-24 ). This made the betrayal even worse. Sharing a meal was a sign of close friendship. Jesus also said these things happened as the scriptures predicted (Psalm 41:9 ). Even though God’s plan would be fulfilled, it would be terrible for the traitor. Jesus said, “Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born.” Betraying Jesus brings great ruin, and it would be better never to have existed than to betray Him.

‏ Matthew 26:23-24

v. 23-24: Jesus explained further: the betrayer was someone eating with Him, even sharing the same dish (Matthew 26:23-24 ^a). This made the betrayal even worse. Sharing a meal was a sign of close friendship. Jesus also said these things happened as the scriptures predicted (Psalm 41:9 ^b). Even though God’s plan would be fulfilled, it would be terrible for the traitor. Jesus said, “Woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for him if he had not been born.” Betraying Jesus brings great ruin, and it would be better never to have existed than to betray Him.

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