Matthew 26:32

"Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’"

Key Reflection

Jesus foretold that His disciples would abandon Him out of fear and denial, mirroring the Old Testament prophecy where the scattering of God's people is likened to the shepherd being struck down. This foreshadows both their immediate desertion and the broader implications of His crucifixion for the community of believers.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 32. But after I am risen, etc. This promise was given them to encourage and support them, and also to give them an indication where he might be found. He did not mean that he would first appear to some of them, but that he would meet them all in Galilee. This was done. See Mr 16:7; Mt 28:16. Galilee. See Barnes "Mt 2:22". {f} "I will go before you" Mt 28:7,10,16 __________________________________________________________________

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