Matthew 26:52
But Jesus told him, “Put your sword away. Everyone who fights with the sword will die by the sword.
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In Context
53Don't you think I could ask my Father, and he'd immediately send more than twelve legions of angels?
Cross References
Genesis 9:6Whoever sheds the blood of a human being will have their blood shed by human beings. For God made human beings in his image.
Ezekiel 35:5Because of your lasting hatred for the Israelites you let them be attacked with swords as they went through terrible disasters when the time of their punishment was coming to an end.
Matthew 23:34That's why I'm sending you prophets, wise men, and teachers. Some of them you will kill, some of them you will crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues, hunting them from town to town.
1 Corinthians 4:11Right up till now we're hungry and thirsty. We have no clothes. We're badly beaten up, and we have no place to call home.
1 Peter 2:21In fact this is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example, so you should follow in his footsteps.
Revelation 13:10Anyone who has to go into captivity will go into captivity; anyone who has to die by the sword will die by the sword. This demonstrates the patient endurance and confidence in God of the believers.
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 →