Matthew 26:55
In 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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54How then would the scriptures be fulfilled that it is necessary to happen this way?
Cross References
Mark 12:35And having responded as he taught in the temple, Jesus said, How do the scholars say that the Christ is the son of David?
Luke 21:37And during the days he was teaching in the temple, and going forth the nights, he lodged on the mount that is called Olives.
John 7:14And when it was now in the middle of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught.
John 8:2And at early morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came to him. And having sat down, he taught them.
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 →