But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.
But everything that happened was meant to fulfill what the prophets wrote about long ago. That's when all the disciples abandoned Jesus and ran away.
Even when everyone around you bails, God's plan is still unfolding exactly as it should.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Matthew 26:56 occurs during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, shortly after Judas betrayed him, as part of the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion around 30 AD under Roman rule. This verse emphasizes that these events fulfilled Old Testament prophecies, such as those in Isaiah and Psalms, which predicted the Messiah's suffering and the scattering of his followers. The disciples' flight reflects the intense fear and human frailty common in that era of political oppression and religious conflict.
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