Matthew 26:57  "...to Caiaphas the high priest..." John in his gospel tells us that Jesus was first led to Annas, previous high priest and father-in-law to the current high priest, Caiaphas.  That little meeting with Annas probably served to allow Annas to feel important as well as give him an opportunity to try to find …

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Matthew 26:26  "...Jesus took bread..." Most likely the unleavened bread of the Passover observance. 28  "...My blood...which is shed for many for the remission of sins" Wondering if there is a difference in the shedding of Jesus's blood on the cross and His death on the cross.  The order of what He said on the …

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Matthew 26:2  "...the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified" Jesus knew it was coming and warned the disciples.  Matthew could look back and see how the pieces fit together.  Not sure how he found out about the meeting the religious leaders had, but he would see that it was all part …

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