Mat 26:2 | TNotes | STEP | 26:2 The irony is that the Son of Man, who is to judge the nations (25:31-46 ), must first be wrongly judged and condemned to death by evil people. Jesus’ death was the ultimate Passover sacrifice (see John 19:31-37 ; 1 Cor 5:7 ).

b25:31-46►

cJohn 19:31-37►

d1 Cor 5:7►

‏ Matthew 26:2

26:2 ^a The irony is that the Son of Man, who is to judge the nations (25:31-46 ^b), must first be wrongly judged and condemned to death by evil people. Jesus’ death was the ultimate Passover sacrifice (see John 19:31-37 ^c; 1 Cor 5:7 ^d).