Matthew 26:52

But Jesus says to him: “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will die by the sword.

Family 35 New Testament

In The King James Version

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

In Context

51And then, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and striking the servant of the high priest he cut off his ear!

53Do you actually suppose that I cannot call upon my Father right now and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34So take note: I will send you prophets and wise men and Biblical scholars; some of them you will kill, even crucify; some of them you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from city to city

1 Corinthians 4:11To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty; we are poorly dressed, brutally treated, and wander homeless;

1 Peter 2:21Now you have been called to this, really, because Christ also suffered in our behalf, leaving you an example that you should follow in His footsteps:

Revelation 13:10If anyone has captivity, he goes away. If anyone kills with the sword, with the sword he must be killed. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.

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 →

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