World English Bible
Matthew 26:31
“Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.”
Verse in context — Matthew 26
29
But I tell you that I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on, until that day when I drink it anew with you in my Father's Kingdom.
30
When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
31
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.
32
But after I am raised up, I will go before you into Galilee.
33
But Peter answered him, "Even if all will be made to stumble because of you, I will never be made to stumble.
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