And in the evening he cometh with the twelve.
Parallel translations
- WEB When it was evening he came with the twelve.
- BSB When evening came, Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
- NKJV In the evening He came with the twelve.
- NASB When it was evening He *came with the twelve.
- NLT In the evening Jesus arrived with the Twelve.
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Quick answer
When evening comes, Jesus arrives with the twelve. The Last Supper is about to begin.
Overview
As the Passover meal draws near, Jesus gathers with his chosen apostles, including the betrayer among them. This intimate evening will hold both the tender institution of the Lord's Supper and the painful announcement of betrayal. The presence of all twelve heightens the poignancy of what Jesus is about to reveal at the table.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Luke 22:14And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him.
- Luke 22:21–23But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
- Matt 26:20–24Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.
- John 13:21–26When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.
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