17. And on the first day of the Azymes.] b.] Preparation of the disciples for the passion. This section contains first an introduction, vv. 17–20; secondly, the prediction of the betrayal, vv. 21–25; thirdly, the institution of the Holy Eucharist, vv. 26–29; fourthly, the prediction of the scandal and of the denial, vv. 30–35. a. Introduction. This contains first the question of the disciples, v. 17; secondly, the answer of Jesus, v. 18; thirdly, the subsequent action of the disciples, v. 19; fourthly,
Matthew 26:17–20