Matthew 26:53
Does 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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In Context
54But how then would the Writings come true, which say that so it has to be?
Cross References
2 Kings 6:17Then Elisha made a prayer to the Lord, saying, Lord, let his eyes be open so that he may see. And the Lord made the young man's eyes open; and he saw that all the mountain was full of horses and carriages of fire round Elisha.
Matthew 4:11Then the Evil One went away from him, and angels came and took care of him.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he be seated in his glory:
2 Thessalonians 1:7And to you who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus comes from heaven with the angels of his power in flames of fire,
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 →