Matthew 26:56

56 But all this has happened so that the prophetic Scriptures [a] would be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted Him and ran away.

Matthew 26:56 In-Context

54 How, then, would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?"
55 At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with swords and clubs, as if I were a criminal, to capture Me? Every day I used to sit, teaching in the temple complex, and you didn't arrest Me.
56 But all this has happened so that the prophetic Scriptures would be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted Him and ran away.
57 Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had convened.
58 Meanwhile, Peter was following Him at a distance right to the high priest's courtyard. He went in and was sitting with the temple police to see the outcome.

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or the Scriptures of the prophets
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