Key Figures — Matthew 26

5 figures

Jesus
Central figure, preparing for His crucifixion.
Jesus predicts His betrayal, institutes the Lord's Supper, prays in Gethsemane, and is arrested.
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Judas Iscariot
Disciple who betrays Jesus.
Judas agrees to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and later identifies Him to the arresting soldiers.
Related passages
- Matthew Chapter 27 (Judas' remorse and death)
- John Chapter 13 (Judas' betrayal foretold)
Peter
Disciple who denies Jesus.
Peter vows loyalty to Jesus but later denies knowing Him three times before the rooster crows.
Related passages
- Matthew Chapter 27 (Peter's remorse)
- John Chapter 21 (Peter's restoration)
Caiaphas
High Priest who presides over Jesus' trial.
Caiaphas leads the Sanhedrin in seeking false testimony against Jesus to justify His death.
Related passages
- John Chapter 11 (Caiaphas' prophecy about Jesus' death)
- Acts Chapter 4 (Caiaphas' opposition to the apostles)
Mary of Bethany
Woman who anoints Jesus with expensive perfume.
Mary anoints Jesus' head with costly ointment, an act Jesus interprets as preparation for His burial.
Related passages
- John Chapter 12 (Mary anoints Jesus' feet)
- Mark Chapter 14 (Parallel account of the anointing)

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