And when they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] approached Jerusalem and came close to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives [Note: This was about three-fourths of a mile east of Jerusalem], Jesus sent two disciples on ahead,
Matthew 26:30 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) And after they had sung a hymn, they went up to the Mount of Olives. [Note: This was a small hill just east of Jerusalem] More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. American Standard Version (1901) And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. Common English Bible Then, after singing songs of praise, they went to the Mount of Olives. Catholic Public Domain Version And after a hymn was sung, they went out to the Mount of Olives. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And a hymn being said, they went out unto mount Olivet. |
And when they [i.e., Jesus and the twelve apostles] approached Jerusalem and came close to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives [Note: This was about three-fourths of a mile east of Jerusalem], Jesus sent two disciples on ahead,
But I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine [i.e., grape juice] from now on until that day when I will drink it again with you [i.e., figuratively] in my Father’s kingdom.”
Now Jesus was teaching in the Temple every day, and He went out and lodged on the hill called Olivet every night [Note: Possibly this meant He lodged in a house in Bethany, which was situated on the side of this hill].
“Simon, Simon [i.e., Peter], Satan has earnestly requested the right to sift you like wheat. [Note: Grain was sifted by using a sieve-like device in which grain and particles of dirt and straw were shaken together, allowing the grain to fall through while the dirt and straw remained. This was an allusion to the agitating trials Peter was soon to endure, and survive].
Then Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed to doing [each evening during His final week], and His disciples followed Him.
But, in order for the world to know that I love the Father, I am [always] doing what the Father commands me to. Let us get up, and leave here.” [i.e., leave the room where they had eaten the Passover meal. See 13:1 with 18:1].