Matthew 26

Which worship songs are based on Matthew 26?

At The Altar — ELEVATION RHYTHM, Tiffany Hudson, Abbie Gamboa (2025) Matthew 26:6-13
The imagery of a desperate woman’s tears reaching Jesus’ feet evokes the sinful woman who wept at his feet, while the insistence that the offering is not wasted recalls the costly anointing that others criticized as wasteful.
Let The Alabaster Break / Alabaster Box — Lizzie Morgan (2025) Matthew 26:6-13
The lyrics evoke the imagery of pouring out oil from an alabaster box, directly connecting to the story of Jesus being anointed by a woman, emphasizing the theme of sacrificial worship.
Taste And See (The Love Of Christ) — Bryan Fowler & Matt Maher (2026) Matthew 26:17-30
The imagery of 'drinking from the blessing cup' and 'breaking the bread' evokes the Last Supper, where Jesus instituted communion, reinforcing the themes of sacrifice and remembrance.
I'd Do It Again — Andrew Ripp (2026) Matthew 26:17-30
The lyrics reference the elements of bread and wine, which are central to the Last Supper, symbolizing communion and the impending sacrifice of Christ.
Fire and Rain — Birdy (2011) Matthew 26:18
The narrator’s declaration of imminent crisis reproduces the wording of Jesus’ announcement that his appointed time is approaching. The phrase is applied to the narrator’s own physical distress rather than used to retell the Passover preparations.
I Am — Janet Paschal (2009) Matthew 26:26
The brief imperative inviting the recipient to receive and eat closely reproduces Jesus' instruction when giving bread to His disciples at the Last Supper.
Free — Big Daddy Weave (2025) Matthew 26:26-28
The song references the breaking of Christ's body and the shedding of His blood, which directly aligns with the Last Supper narrative where Jesus institutes communion.
Take and Eat — The Porter's Gate (2025) Matthew 26:26
The opening invitation reproduces Jesus’ words over the bread at the Last Supper, establishing the song’s communion setting.
Seat At The Table — Crystal Lewis (2015) Matthew 26:26-29
Sharing bread and wine evokes the meal at which Jesus instituted communion. The song's heavenly banquet setting also aligns with Jesus' promise to drink again with his disciples in his Father's kingdom.
Jesus Paid It All — Tommee Profitt & CeCe Winans (2026) Matthew 26:28
The song references the concept of Jesus' sacrifice and the cleansing power of His blood, which aligns closely with the declaration of Jesus in Matthew about His blood being poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Pick up the Pieces — Adelaide (2019) Matthew 26:28
The association of Christ’s shed blood with personal pardon closely reflects Jesus’ declaration that his covenant blood is poured out for the forgiveness of sins.
only Idol — Coquí (2025) Matthew 26:28
The lyrics mention partaking in the metaphorical 'blood,' which evokes imagery associated with the Last Supper and the significance of Jesus' sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.
Hosanna — ApologetiX (2011) Matthew 26:31-35
The disciples' collective assurance that they would remain faithful, given in response to Jesus' prediction that night, closely adapts Matthew's account of Peter's protest and the other disciples' agreement.
How Long — Bride (2013) Matthew 26:31
The killing of a shepherd followed by the scattering of his sheep closely adapts Jesus' prediction of his disciples' desertion. Jesus applies Zechariah 13:7 to the approaching events of his Passion.
Cling to the Call — John Waller (2009) Matthew 26:33-35
The second verse identifies with Peter's confident insistence that he would remain faithful, followed by his three denials of Jesus. The precise number of denials and the reversal of his earlier confidence unmistakably identify this episode.
Broke a Loaf of Bread — ApologetiX (2019) Matthew 26:33-35
Peter's emphatic promise not to abandon Jesus is contrasted with the disciples fleeing after Jesus is arrested.
This Is Now — Casting Crowns (2014) Matthew 26:33-35
In the song's clearly established Peter perspective, his remembered promise of unwavering loyalty recalls his insistence that he would neither abandon nor deny Jesus.
Hosanna (Live) — UPPERROOM & Ashley Bailey & Justus Tams (2025) Matthew 26:36-46
The song references the garden where Jesus wept, directly alluding to His prayer and emotional struggle in Gethsemane before His crucifixion.
For You — Jon Thurlow (2017) Matthew 26:38-39
Jesus’ nighttime anguish, overwhelming sorrow, and request for the cup of suffering to be removed closely paraphrase His prayer in Gethsemane.
My Father's Son — Ricky Skaggs (2013) Matthew 26:39-42
The cup representing an ordeal to be accepted recalls Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane. The narrator adapts this image to his willingness to undertake a potentially fatal duty, rather than retelling Jesus' experience.
Have Your Way — Andrew Peterson (2009) Matthew 26:39-41
The song deliberately reverses Jesus’ contrast between a willing spirit and weak flesh, describing bodily strength paired with spiritual weakness. Its surrounding prayer for submission to the Father’s will reinforces the connection to Jesus’ prayer and warning in Gethsemane.
Gethsemane — Jon Guerra (2025) Matthew 26:39
The lyrics reflect Jesus' plea to the Father to take the cup from Him, echoing His words in the garden of Gethsemane where He expresses deep anguish over His impending crucifixion.
Don't Forget (feat. Tasha Layton) — 7eventh Time Down & Tasha Layton (2022) Matthew 26:39
The prayer of surrender to the Lord’s will echoes Jesus’ submission to the Father during his anguish in Gethsemane.
Yes Sir, No Sir (Shot of Love outtake) — Bob Dylan (2021) Matthew 26:39
The plea for deliverance conditioned on God's will closely echoes Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, where personal desire is submitted to the Father's will.
Get Behind Me Satan — Neal Morse (2020) Matthew 26:39
Jesus’ acceptance of the cup and submission to the Father’s will unmistakably anticipates his prayer in Gethsemane. The song interprets that cup explicitly as the divine judgment he will bear on humanity’s behalf.
Help — Erica Campbell & Lecrae (2014) Matthew 26:39
Campbell's contrast between her own will and God's wishes closely adapts Jesus' prayer of submission in Gethsemane. The connection is to the prayer's wording, rather than an explicit retelling of the surrounding story.
The Unbelievable — Sovereign Grace Music (2014) Matthew 26:39
Jesus' acceptance of a cup of suffering evokes his prayer in Gethsemane, where the cup represents the suffering he faces in his approaching death.
Abandoned (from the studio) — Benjamin William Hastings (2025) Matthew 26:39
The song reflects the theme of surrendering one's will to God, echoing Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane where He expresses a desire for God's will over His own.
Revival — Soulfire Revolution & Kim Walker-Smith (2013) Matthew 26:41
The opening adapts Jesus’ paired instruction to remain watchful and pray into a collective statement of devotion. It echoes the instruction without explicitly invoking the Gethsemane narrative.
Oh Happy Day — Aaron Neville (2013) Matthew 26:41
The song attributes vigilance and prayer to Jesus’ instruction, closely adapting his command to the disciples in Gethsemane. The added emphasis on spiritual struggle expands that instruction rather than directly reproducing the verse.
Turning Away — Bryan Andrew Wilson (2017) Matthew 26:41
The singer attributes his vulnerability to the weakness of the flesh and later describes resisting temptation, closely echoing Jesus’ warning about human frailty in the face of temptation.
You're All I Needed — Allies (2011) Matthew 26:41
The second verse briefly repeats Jesus’ paired instruction to remain watchful and pray. This echoes his command to the disciples in Gethsemane without otherwise referencing that story.
Falling Into You — Big Daddy Weave (2008) Matthew 26:41
The song closely adapts Jesus’ contrast between spiritual willingness and bodily weakness in his warning to the disciples in Gethsemane. It applies that contrast to the singer’s sincere desire to trust God and difficulty surrendering control.
Jesus Paid It All — Don Moen (2014) Matthew 26:41
The opening combines Jesus’ instruction to remain watchful in prayer with an acknowledgment of human weakness. This closely echoes his admonition to the disciples in Gethsemane.
Take It to the Cross — Stryper (2018) Matthew 26:41
The contrast between human flesh and the spirit closely restates Jesus’ warning to his disciples in Gethsemane, though the song changes the spirit’s description from willing to strong.
Resist Tonight — Ernest Musik (2018) Matthew 26:41
The song directly repeats Jesus' contrast between willing spiritual intent and weak flesh, applying his warning about temptation to the singer's struggle.
Guard Your Heart — Brian Free & Assurance (2012) Matthew 26:41
The bridge closely echoes Jesus’ instruction to remain vigilant and pray against temptation. Its accompanying warning about human vulnerability reinforces the connection to his counsel to the disciples in Gethsemane.
Blanket of Ghosts — Dustin Kensrue (2007) Matthew 26:41
The second verse closely reproduces Jesus' contrast between spiritual willingness and bodily weakness. In its original Gethsemane setting, Jesus addresses disciples who struggle to remain awake and watch with him.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil — Stryper (2022) Matthew 26:41
The closing statement of the verse directly recalls Jesus' warning to his disciples in Gethsemane about sincere intention being undermined by human weakness.
God's Spirit is Stronger — Bryann T. (2021) Matthew 26:41
The recurring contrast between weak human flesh and spiritual strength closely echoes Jesus’ warning to his disciples in Gethsemane about the weakness of the flesh despite spiritual willingness.
Beyond the Blue — Josh Garrels (2011) Matthew 26:41
The contrast between human weakness and the spirit’s desire closely adapts Jesus’ warning in Gethsemane about willing spirit and weak flesh.
Oh Happy Day — Sonseed (2009) Matthew 26:41
The chorus presents vigilance and prayer as instructions learned from Jesus, closely echoing his command to the disciples in Gethsemane. The added emphasis on spiritual struggle expands rather than directly reproduces that instruction.
There's Always More — Travis Greene & Annatoria (2025) Matthew 26:41
The contrast between a willing spirit and resistant flesh directly invokes Jesus' warning to his disciples in Gethsemane, although the song adapts the final description of the flesh.
As for Me and My House — Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (2018) Matthew 26:41
The paired commitment to spiritual vigilance and prayer repeats Jesus’ instruction to his disciples in Gethsemane, where he warns them against entering temptation.
The Spirit of Brokenness — Greater Vision (2011) Matthew 26:41
The admission of bodily weakness despite good intentions closely adapts Jesus’ warning that human willingness is undermined by the weakness of the flesh.
Reverie — Rachel Morley & Kaelob Mecum (2025) Matthew 26:41
The contrast between a willing spirit and the limitations of human nature closely paraphrases Jesus’ warning to his disciples in Gethsemane about spiritual willingness and bodily weakness.
More Than Anything — Natalie Grant (2015) Matthew 26:41
The second verse closely adapts Jesus’s description of bodily weakness in his instruction to the disciples at Gethsemane. The surrounding prayer for help amid suffering reinforces this connection.
Where Your Heart Is — Lydia Laird (2020) Matthew 26:41
The confession of bodily weakness amid sincere desire for God closely echoes Jesus’ warning in Gethsemane that willing spiritual intent is opposed by weak human flesh. The surrounding posture of prayer strengthens the connection.
Slings and Arrows — Between Thieves (2025) Matthew 26:47-50
The speaker identifies with Judas’s distinctive act of using a kiss to betray Jesus during his arrest.
Me Amas — Alex Zurdo (2014) Matthew 26:48-49
The speaker's reference to betraying Jesus through a kiss unmistakably recalls Judas's use of a kiss to identify Jesus for arrest.
Surely We Can Change — David Crowder Band (2007) Matthew 26:48-50
The opening connects redemption with a kiss, unmistakably invoking Judas’s use of a kiss to identify Jesus for arrest. The song interprets that betrayal within Christ’s saving love.
You Love Me Anyway — Sidewalk Prophets (2009) Matthew 26:48-49
The singer explicitly identifies himself with Judas's act of betrayal, recalling the kiss used to identify Jesus to those arresting him.
Count ’Em — Brandon Lake (2023) Matthew 26:52-53
The reference to an angelic force exceeding sixty thousand recalls Jesus’ statement at his arrest that he could summon more than twelve legions of angels.
Body In Motion — John Mark McMillan (2017) Matthew 26:52
The warning about choosing to live by the sword directly invokes Jesus’ teaching that those who take up the sword will perish by it.
COUNT ’EM (REMIX) — Brandon Lake (2024) Matthew 26:53
The reference to a force exceeding sixty thousand angels appears to calculate Jesus' statement that more than twelve legions of angels were available to him.
Hlengiwe's Praise (Live) — Joyous Celebration (2014) Matthew 26:53
The specific number of angelic legions unmistakably recalls Jesus' statement during his arrest that heavenly assistance was available to him. The introduction repurposes that image as protection for worshippers, although the passage itself does not promise each believer such an angelic guard.
Adam's Fall — 11th Hour (2010) Matthew 26:53
Jesus’ refusal to summon heavenly angels specifically recalls his statement at his arrest that he could ask the Father for more than twelve legions of angels.
Jesus Before the Council and Peter’s Denial — Neal Morse (2020) Matthew 26:57-75
The song directly dramatizes Jesus’ hearing before Caiaphas and the council, the blasphemy charge, and Peter’s courtyard denials. It combines Mark’s wording about the Blessed One, Matthew’s detail about Peter’s Galilean speech, and Luke’s account of Jesus looking at Peter.
Tell No Lie — Lecrae (2025) Matthew 26:69-75
The pairing of Peter with the rooster evokes Peter's three denials of Jesus and the rooster's crow that fulfilled Jesus' prediction.
Porto Su Luz — Alex Zurdo (2023) Matthew 26:69-75
The wordplay involving Peter and denial unmistakably recalls the apostle's three denials of Jesus before the crucifixion. The song applies that episode humorously to the supposedly undeniable visibility of Christ's work in the artist.

Matthew 26 (King James Version)

¹ And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

² Ye know that after two days is the feast of the passover, and the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified.

³ Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

⁴ And consulted that they might take Jesus by subtilty, and kill him.

⁵ But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.

⁶ Now when Jesus was in Bethany, in the house of Simon the leper,

⁷ There came unto him a woman having an alabaster box of very precious ointment, and poured it on his head, as he sat at meat.

⁸ But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?

⁹ For this ointment might have been sold for much, and given to the poor.

¹⁰ When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me.

¹¹ For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.

¹² For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial.

¹³ Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

¹⁴ Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests,

¹⁵ And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver.

¹⁶ And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

¹⁷ Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?

¹⁸ And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples.

¹⁹ And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

²⁰ Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve.

²¹ And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

²² And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?

²³ And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in the dish, the same shall betray me.

²⁴ The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

²⁵ Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

²⁶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

²⁷ And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

²⁸ For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

²⁹ But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

³⁰ And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

³¹ 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.

³² But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee.

³³ Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.

³⁴ Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.

³⁵ Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

³⁶ Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.

³⁷ And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

³⁸ Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.

³⁹ And he went a little farther, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.

⁴⁰ And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?

⁴¹ Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

⁴² He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

⁴³ And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.

⁴⁴ And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.

⁴⁵ Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

⁴⁶ Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.

⁴⁷ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

⁴⁸ Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.

⁴⁹ And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.

⁵⁰ And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

⁵¹ And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

⁵² Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

⁵³ Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

⁵⁴ But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

⁵⁵ In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

⁵⁶ But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

⁵⁷ And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

⁵⁸ But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.

⁵⁹ Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;

⁶⁰ But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses,

⁶¹ And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days.

⁶² And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee?

⁶³ But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.

⁶⁴ Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

⁶⁵ Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

⁶⁶ What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

⁶⁷ Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

⁶⁸ Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

⁶⁹ Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

⁷⁰ But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

⁷¹ And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.

⁷² And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.

⁷³ And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.

⁷⁴ Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.

⁷⁵ And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.