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Matthew 26:21 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.”

Matthew 26:21

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19

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

20

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

21

And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

22

And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

23

And he answered and said, He that dippeth {his} hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

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