Matthew 26:52

Then says Jesus to him, Put up your sword again into its place: for all those who take the sword will come to death by the sword.

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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 one of those who were with Jesus put out his hand, and took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

53Does it not seem possible to you that if I make request to my Father he will even now send me an army of angels?

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Cross References

Genesis 9:6Whoever takes a man's life, by man will his life be taken; because God made man in his image.

Ezekiel 35:5Because yours has been a hate without end, and you have given up the children of Israel to the power of the sword in the time of their trouble, in the time of the punishment of the end:

Matthew 23:34For this reason, I send you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: some of them you will put to death and put on the cross, and to some of them you will give blows in your Synagogues, driving them from town to town;

1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this hour we are without food, drink, and clothing, we are given blows and have no certain resting-place;

1 Peter 2:21This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go in his footsteps:

Revelation 13:10If any man sends others into prison, into prison he will go: if any man puts to death with the sword, with the sword will he be put to death. Here is the quiet strength and the faith 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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