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Matthew 26:30

What does Matthew 26:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 26:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 26:30 means

After singing a hymn, they leave for the Mount of Olives. Singing a hymn was customary at Passover and signals both worship and communal solidarity before separating. The departure to the Mount of Olives moves the scene from public meal to private garden—Gethsemane—where Jesus will pray and be arrested. The hymn and the move indicate transition from ritual observance to personal agony; the final communal note precedes the imminent trial and abandonment, heightening the emotional weight of what follows.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And after a song of praise to God, they went out to the Mountain of Olives.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And having sung a hymn, they went forth to the mount of the Olives;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And a hymn being said, they went out unto mount Olivet.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And having sung a hymn, they went out to the mount of Olives.

Context

This verse follows the Last Supper and marks the shift to the passion’s private and painful moments. The hymn suggests normal liturgical practice still holds even as crisis looms. The Mount of Olives, nearby, is a traditional place of retreat for Jesus. For readers, this verse prepares for the intense prayer and garden scene, flagging a movement from communal worship to solitary suffering.

v.29But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

v.30This passage

v.31Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended in me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.

Cross references

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

  • John 14:31

    but that the world may know that I love the Father, and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.

  • John 18:1

    When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Kidron, where was a garden, into which he entered, himself and his disciples.

  • Ephesians 5:19

    speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord;

  • Luke 22:39

    And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him.

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God.

  • Matthew 21:1

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

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