Matthew 26:53
Thinkest thou that I can not now pray to my Father, and he will send[26:53] me more than twelve legions of angels?
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
54How then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the Devil leaves him; and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Matthew 25:31And when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he sit on his throne of glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you who are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power,
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 →