Luke 22:52

And Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, who came to him, Have ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

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In The King James Version

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

In Context

51But having answered, Jesus said, Allow ye as far as this. And having touched his ear, he healed him.

53When I was with you daily in the temple, ye did not stretch forth hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, Did ye come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye did not seize me.

Luke 22:4And having departed, he conversed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him to them.

Acts 5:26Then after departing, the captain with the subordinates brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they would be stoned.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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