Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

In Context

51And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his ear.

53Do you think that I can not now call upon my Father, and he would cause more than twelve legions of angels to stand by me?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34For this reason, behold, I send you prophets and wise men and scribes; and some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and are poorly clothed, and are maltreated, and wander about without a home,

1 Peter 2:21To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his footsteps.

Revelation 13:10If any one leads into captivity, he shall go into captivity. If any kills with the sword, he must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and faithfulness of the saints.

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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