Matthew 26:55-56
26:55 a The leaders’ clandestine behavior was driven by fear of the masses who revered Jesus (see 21:26 b, 46 c; 26:3-5 d).26:56 e It is not clear which of the Scriptures Jesus was alluding to—perhaps Isa 53 f, or perhaps the Old Testament theme of a suffering Messiah in general.
• As Jesus had predicted earlier that evening, all the disciples deserted him (Matt 26:31-35 g).
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