Matthew 26:54

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it has to happen this way?”

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In The King James Version

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

In Context

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?

55At that time Jesus said to the crowd: “Have you come out with swords and clubs, as against a bandit, to arrest me? I used to sit daily with you in the temple, teaching, and you did not seize me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25Then He said to them: “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the Prophets have spoken!

John 10:35If He called them ‘gods’ to whom the Word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken —

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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