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Matthew 26:19

What does Matthew 26:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 26:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 26:19 means

The disciples obey Jesus’ directions and prepare the Passover. Their compliance shows trust and attentiveness to Jesus’ commands. The simple statement underscores discipleship enacted in practical service: they carry out the logistical work so Jesus can observe the meal. This verse conveys the continuing faithful ministry of the followers, setting the stage for the Last Supper’s theological actions and words. Their preparation creates the setting for Jesus to institute a new covenantal meal and to disclose betrayal and denial.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And the disciples did as Jesus appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And the disciples did as Jesus appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the disciples did as Jesus had said to them; and they made ready the Passover.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and the disciples did as Jesus appointed them, and prepared the passover.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the disciples did as Jesus appointed to them: and they prepared the pasch.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And the disciples did as Jesus had directed them, and they prepared the passover.

Context

This verse follows Jesus’ instructions and confirms the preparations for the Passover are made. It bridges the planning to the actual events at the meal. The reader notes the obedient response of the disciples, contrasting with Judas’ secret plotting; this obedience enables the public, covenant-defining acts that Jesus will perform at the supper.

v.18And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Teacher saith, My time is at hand; I keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

v.19This passage

v.20Now when even was come, he was sitting at meat with the twelve disciples;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Chronicles 35:10

    So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their courses, according to the king’s commandment.

  • Exodus 12:4

    and if the household be too little for a lamb, then shall he and his neighbor next unto his house take one according to the number of the souls; according to every man’s eating ye shall make your count for the lamb.

  • John 15:14

    Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you.

  • John 2:5

    His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

  • Matthew 21:6

    And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,

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