Commentary by DAVID BROWN
CHAPTER 26

Mat 26:1-16. CHRIST'S FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS DEATH, AS NOW WITHIN TWO DAYS, AND THE SIMULTANEOUS CONSPIRACY OF THE JEWISH AUTHORITIES TO COMPASS IT—THE ANOINTING AT BETHANY—JUDAS AGREES WITH THE CHIEF PRIESTS TO BETRAY HIS LORD. (= Mar 14:1-11; Luk 22:1-6; Jhn 12:1-11).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Mar 14:1-11.

Mat 26:17-30. PREPARATION FOR AND LAST CELEBRATION OF THE PASSOVER ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TRAITOR, AND INSTITUTION OF THE SUPPER. (= Mar 14:12-26; Luk 22:7-23; Jhn 13:1-3, 10-11, 18-30).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Luk 22:7-23.

Mat 26:31-35. THE DESERTION OF JESUS BY HIS DISCIPLES AND THE DENIAL OF PETER FORETOLD. (= Mar 14:27-31; Luk 22:31-38; Jhn 13:36-38).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Luk 22:31-38.

Mat 26:36-46. THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN. (= Mar 14:32-42; Luk 22:39-46).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Luk 22:39-46.

Mat 26:47-56. BETRAYAL AND APPREHENSION OF JESUS—FLIGHT OF HIS DISCIPLES. (= Mar 14:43-52; Luk 22:47-54; Jhn 18:1-12).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Joh 18:1-12.

Mat 26:57-75. JESUS ARRAIGNED BEFORE THE SANHEDRIM CONDEMNED TO DIE, AND SHAMEFULLY ENTREATED—THE DENIAL OF PETER. (= Mar 14:53-72; Luk 22:54-71; Jhn 18:13-18, 24-27).

For the exposition, see on JFB for Mar 14:53-72.