Matthew 26:53
Do you actually suppose that I cannot call upon my Father right now and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of angels?
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
54But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it has to happen this way?”
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the devil leaves Him, and then, angels came and began ministering to Him.
Matthew 25:31“When the Son of the Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on His throne of glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:7and rest (along with us) to you who are being afflicted, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with His powerful angels in blazing fire,
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 →