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Preparing the Passover
…19So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.20Wheneveningcame,Jesus was recliningwiththetwelvedisciples.21And while they were eating, He said to them, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”…

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Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

when.

Mark 14:17-21
And in the evening he cometh with the twelve…

Luke 22:14-16
And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him…

John 13:21
When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

he.

Exodus 12:11
And thus shall ye eat it;with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: itis the LORD'S passover.

Song of Solomon 1:12
While the kingsitteth at his table, my spikenard sendeth forth the smell thereof.

DisciplesEveningJesusLayMeatRecliningSatSeatedSittingTableTwelveDisciplesEveningJesusLayMeatRecliningSatSeatedSittingTableTwelve1.Jesus foretells his own death.
3.The rulers conspire against him.
6.The woman anoints his feet.
14.Judas bargains to betray him.
17.Jesus eats the Passover;
26.institutes his holy supper;
30.foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36.prays in the garden;
47.and being betrayed by a kiss,
57.is carried to Caiaphas,
69.and denied by Peter.

When evening came
In Jewish tradition, the day begins at sunset, so the evening marks the transition to a new day. This timing is significant as it aligns with the Passover meal, which is traditionally eaten after sunset. The Passover commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, as described inExodus 12. The evening setting also fulfills the prophecy of Jesus as the Lamb of God, who would be sacrificed for the sins of the world, paralleling the Passover lamb.

Jesus was reclining
Reclining at a meal was a common practice in the ancient Near East, especially during special occasions like the Passover. This posture indicates a relaxed and intimate setting, emphasizing fellowship and community. It also reflects the freedom and rest that Jesus offers, contrasting with the bondage of sin. The act of reclining is symbolic of the rest believers find in Christ, as mentioned inHebrews 4:9-10.

with the twelve disciples
The twelve disciples represent the twelve tribes of Israel, symbolizing the new covenant community that Jesus is establishing. This gathering is significant as it marks the last supper Jesus shares with His disciples before His crucifixion. It is a moment of deep teaching and revelation, as Jesus prepares them for His impending death and resurrection. The number twelve also signifies completeness and divine government, pointing to the establishment of the Church. This moment foreshadows the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19-20, where the disciples are sent to make disciples of all nations.

1.Jesus
The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is about to face His crucifixion. In this verse, He is sharing a significant moment with His disciples.

2.The Twelve Disciples
The close followers of Jesus, representing the foundation of the early Church. They are present with Jesus during this pivotal moment.

3.Evening
The time of day when this event takes place, symbolizing the beginning of the Passover meal and the approaching darkness of Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion.

4.Reclining
A posture indicating a formal meal setting, typical of the Passover celebration, and a sign of fellowship and intimacy.

5.Passover Meal
The context of this gathering, a significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, which Jesus reinterprets in light of His impending sacrifice.The Significance of Fellowship
Jesus' choice to spend His final hours with His disciples underscores the importance of community and fellowship among believers.

The Fulfillment of Prophecy
This event is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereign plan and the reliability of Scripture.

Preparation for Sacrifice
Jesus' actions during the Last Supper prepare the disciples for His impending sacrifice, teaching us about the necessity of spiritual readiness.

Servanthood and Humility
The setting of the Last Supper, especially as expanded inJohn 13, teaches the importance of serving others, following Jesus' example.

The New Covenant
This meal marks the establishment of a new covenant through Jesus' blood, inviting believers to live in the reality of His grace and forgiveness.1.What is the meaning of Matthew 26:20?

2.How does Matthew 26:20 demonstrate Jesus' intentional fellowship with His disciples?

3.What can we learn about humility from Jesus dining with His disciples?

4.How does Matthew 26:20 connect to the Last Supper's significance in Christianity?

5.How can we emulate Jesus' example of fellowship in our daily lives?

6.What does Jesus' gathering with His disciples teach about community in faith?

7.What is the significance of Jesus reclining with the twelve disciples in Matthew 26:20?

8.How does Matthew 26:20 reflect the theme of betrayal among close companions?

9.What historical evidence supports the Last Supper event described in Matthew 26:20?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26?

11.What does 'The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak' mean?

12.Is every true Scotsman immune to counterexamples?

13.What does the Passion of Christ entail?

14.What did Jesus instruct his disciples? 'Tell my brethren to go to Galilee' (Matthew 28:10) and 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father' (John 20:17).When evening came

The verse places us firmly in the early nighttime hours of Passover, the very moment foretold inExodus 12:6 when the lamb was to be slain “between the evenings.”Mark 14:17 andLuke 22:14 echo Matthew’s timing, confirming that this detail is no coincidence but God’s precise schedule unfolding.

• Evening signifies completion of the day’s preparation—everything necessary for redemption is now in motion.

• Darkness is settling, recallingIsaiah 60:2, yet the true Light (John 8:12) gathers His own.

• Because the hour is exact, we see God’s sovereignty ruling even the clock.

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Jesus was reclining

Matthew notes the customary posture for a formal meal in that culture—lying on the left side around a low table.John 13:23 depicts one disciple “reclining at Jesus’ bosom,” fleshing out the same visual.

• Reclining signals rest and fellowship, not haste; Jesus is calm though the cross is hours away (Psalm 23:5).

• The posture also fulfills the Passover transformation: slaves in Egypt once ate standing (Exodus 12:11), but free people recline. Jesus embodies and provides that freedom (Galatians 5:1).

•Luke 22:27 reminds us that although He reclines as Host, He remains the One who serves, revealing true greatness.

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with the twelve disciples

Matthew emphasizes “the twelve,” underscoring both intimacy and impending betrayal.Mark 3:14 shows these men were chosen “that they might be with Him,” and now, in their greatest need, He is still with them.

• The full number is present, including Judas (John 6:70); even betrayal cannot derail God’s plan (Psalm 41:9).

• Togetherness highlights covenant community, echoingExodus 24:11 where leaders ate in God’s presence.

• Jesus’ companionship with flawed followers promises that He will complete the good work begun in them (Philippians 1:6).

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summary

Matthew 26:20 roots us in the exact evening God ordained, pictures the Redeemer calmly reclining as the true Passover host, and gathers the twelve—proof that His saving plan is relational and certain. What looks like an ordinary supper table is in fact the stage on which eternal redemption is about to unfold.

(20)He sat down with the twelve.--Reserving special Notes for the Gospels which contain the narratives, we may call to mind here the words of strong emotion with which the feast was opened (Luke 22:15), the dispute among the disciples, probably connected with the places which they were to occupy at the table (Luke 22:24), and our Lord's practical reproof of that dispute in washing His disciples' feet (John 13:1-11). Picturing the scene to ourselves, we may think of our Lord as reclining--not sitting--in the centre of the middle table, St. John next to Him, and leaning on His bosom (John 13:23), St. Peter probably on the other side, and the others sitting in an order corresponding, more or less closely, with the three-fold division of the Twelve into groups of four. Upon the washing of the feet followed the teaching ofJohn 13:12-20, and then came the "blessing" or "thanksgiving" which opened the meal. This went on in silence, while the countenance of the Master betrayed the deep emotion which troubled His spirit (John 13:21), and then the silence was broken by the awful words which are recorded in the next verse. . . .Verses 20-25. -The last Supper. Jesus announces his betrayer. (Mark 14:17-21Luke 22:14, 21-23;John 13:21-30.)Verse 20. -When the even was come;i.e. according to Jewish reckoning, the beginning of the 14th of Nisan; with us, the Thursday evening - the eve of Good Friday.He sat down;he was reclining at table. Originally, the Passover was ordered to be eaten standing, in reference to the circumstances of its first institution (Exodus 12:11); but after the settlement in Canaan the posture had been changed to that of reclining in token of rest alter a weary pilgrimage. The rule that obtained concerning the number in one company of partakers of the Paschal feast was that it never should be less than ten, nor more than the lamb would suffice to feed, though a morsel of the flesh was considered to satisfy all requirements.

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When
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

evening
Ὀψίας(Opsias)
Adjective - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3798:Late, evening. From opse; late; feminine afternoon or nightfall.

came,
γενομένης(genomenēs)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1096:A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

He was reclining
ἀνέκειτο(anekeito)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 345:To recline, especially at a dinner-table. From ana and keimai; to recline.

with
μετὰ(meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326:(a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

the
τῶν(tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

twelve
δώδεκα(dōdeka)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1427:Twelve; the usual way in which the Twelve apostles of Jesus are referred to. From duo and deka; two and ten, i.e. A dozen.

disciples.
μαθητῶν(mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101:A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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