Luke 22:53
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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Matthew 21:23And when he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said: By what authority doest thou these things; and who gave thee this authority?
Luke 21:37And in the daytime he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called Olivet.
John 7:30Therefore they sought to seize him; and no one laid hands on him, because his hour had not yet come.
John 12:27Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour[12:27]! But for this cause came I unto this hour.
John 16:20Verily, verily, I say to you, that ye will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and ye will be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy.
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 →