Matthew 26:54

How then would the scriptures be fulfilled that it is necessary to happen this way?

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

53Or do thou think that I cannot now call my Father, and he will provide to me more than twelve legions of agents?

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.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:1My God, my God, why have thou forsaken me, far from helping me, [and] the words of my groaning?

Isaiah 53:1Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of LORD been revealed?

Zechariah 13:7Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man who is my companion, says LORD of hosts. Smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. And I will turn my hand upon the little ones.

Luke 24:25And he said to them, O foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets spoke.

John 10:35If he designated those men gods, for whom the word of God came to be (and the scripture cannot be broken),

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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