Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad.
Then Jesus told them, 'Tonight, all of you are going to bail on me. It's already written in scripture: I'll strike down the shepherd, and the sheep will scatter everywhere.'
Jesus knew his friends would abandon him when things got real, but he loved them anyway.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus is speaking to His disciples during the events leading up to His crucifixion, specifically after the Last Supper in the upper room. He warns them that they will all abandon Him that night, quoting from the Old Testament prophet Zechariah 13:7 to illustrate how the shepherd will be struck and the sheep scattered. This moment highlights the fulfillment of ancient prophecies and the human tendency to falter under pressure, even among Jesus' closest followers.
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