Luke 22:52

Then Jesus said to the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates of the temple, and the elders, who had come to him: “Have you gone out, as if against a thief, with swords and clubs?

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In The King James Version

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

In Context

51But in response, Jesus said, “Permit even this.” And when he had touched his ear, he healed him.

53When I was with you each day in the temple, you did not extend your hands against me. But this is your hour and that of the power of darkness.”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55In that same hour, Jesus said to the crowds: “You went out, as if to a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me. Yet I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not take hold of me.

Luke 22:4And he went out and was speaking with the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates, as to how he might hand him over to them.

Acts 5:26Then the magistrate, with the attendants, went and brought them without force. For they were afraid of the people, lest they be stoned.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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