Matthew 26:20

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.”

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BSBPD

“When evening came, Jesus was reclining with the twelve disciples.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

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

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Now when even was come, he was sitting at meat with the twelve disciples;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And evening having come, he was reclining (at meat) with the twelve,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 26:20 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 12:11This is how you are to eat it: You must be fully dressed for travel, with your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. You are to eat in haste; it is the LORD’s Passover.
  2. Song of Solomon 1:12While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance.
  3. Mark 14:17When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
  4. Luke 22:14When the hour had come, Jesus reclined at the table with His apostles.
  5. John 13:21After Jesus had said this, He became troubled in spirit and testified, “Truly, truly, I tell you, one of you will betray Me.”

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