Bible passage: Matthew 26:31-32
Prophet: Jesus
Written: During the first century
In Matthew 26:31-32, Jesus alluded to an Old Testament passage found in Zechariah 13:7 and prophesied that his Apostles soon would flee from him:
31 Then Jesus told them, "This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: "'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." (Matthew 26:31-32, NIV)
Later, Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus, led a crowd of armed people to the place where Jesus and some of his followers were staying. Jesus was arrested and the Apostles fled: Then all the disciples deserted him and fled. (Matthew 26:56b, NIV).