Matthew 26:20

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

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WEBBE

Now when evening had come, he was reclining at the table with the twelve disciples.

BSB

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

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Now when evening was come, he was seated at table with the twelve disciples;

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Ὀψίας Opsias As evening G3798 δὲ de now G1161 γενομένης genomenēs having arrived G1096 ἀνέκειτο anekeito He was reclining G345 μετὰ meta with G3326 τῶν tōn the G3588 δώδεκα dōdeka twelve G1427 μαθητῶν mathētōn disciples G3101

The early church

"Now when the even was come, He sat down with the twelve disciples." Oh the shamelessness of Judas! For he too was present there, and came to partake both of the mysteries, and of the meal, and is convicted at the very table, when although he had been a wild beast, he would have become tame. For this cause the evangelist also signifies, that while they are eating, Christ speaks of His betrayal, that both by the time and by the table he might show the wickedness of the traitor.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on Matthew
With the twelve, it is said, for Judas was personally among them, though he had ceased to be so in merit. And it is beautifully said, When even was come, because it was in the evening that the Lamb was wont to be slain.
Remigius of Rheims · d. 533Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)
For this reason also, because in Christ's Passion, wherein the true sun hasted to his setting, eternal refreshment was made ready for all believers.
Rabanus Maurus · d. 856Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 17–25

Observe, the place for their eating the passover was pointed out by Christ to the disciples. He knows those hidden ones who favour his cause, and will graciously visit all who are willing to receive him. The disciples did as Jesus had appointed. Those who would have Christ's presence in the gospel passover, must do what he says. It well becomes the disciples of Christ always to be jealous over themselves, especially in trying times. We know not how strongly we may be tempted, nor how far God may leave us to ourselves, therefore we have reason not to be high-minded, but to fear. Heart-searching examination and fervent prayer are especially proper before the Lord's supper, that, as Christ our Passover is now sacrificed for us, we may keep this feast, renewing our repentance, our faith in his blood, and surrendering ourselves to his service.

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