Luke 22:52

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a bandit, with swords and clubs?

English Majority Text (NT)

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 Jesus answered and said, “Stop right there.” And touching his ear, He healed him.

53When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” 1 Peter Denies Jesus, Weeps Bitterly

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55In that hour Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to arrest Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me.

Luke 22:4And he went off and spoke with the chief priests and captains about how he might betray Him to them.

Acts 5:26Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, 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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