Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Matthew 26:54 in English Standard Version "But how then should the Scriptures be fulfilled, that it must be so?”" Mt 1:22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: Mt 26:24 The Son of Man goes as it is written of him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that man if he had not been born.”