Bible Strands
Matthew 26:1
When Jesus had finished saying all these things, He told His disciples,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus speaks to His disciples immediately after concluding a major teaching block, just before the Passover festival. This moment marks the narrative shift from instruction to the events of His passion.
The words — The Greek verb ἐτέλεσεν (etelesen) means "finished," and ἐγένετο (egeneto) translates literally to "it came to pass." These terms structure the Gospel's transition from discourse to action by signaling a deliberate conclusion to His previous teachings.
The thread — Matthew 7:28 and Matthew 19:1 use the same formula to close teaching segments before advancing the narrative. This repeated structural marker delineates major phases in Jesus' ministry.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to note that Jesus' impending crucifixion is announced within the framework of His completed instruction. It demands recognition that His suffering is not a sudden event but a planned fulfillment of His teachings.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
Cross-references
- Matthew 7:28 When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
- Matthew 19:1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, He left Galilee and went into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan.