Matthew 26:53
Don't you think I could ask my Father, and he'd immediately send more than twelve legions of angels?
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52But Jesus told him, “Put your sword away. Everyone who fights with the sword will die by the sword.
54But then how could the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must be like this?”
Cross References
2 Kings 6:17Elisha prayed, saying, “Lord, please open his eyes so he can see.” The Lord opened the servant's eyes, and when he looked he saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Matthew 4:11Then the devil left him, and angels came to care for him.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his majestic throne.
2 Thessalonians 1:7He will free you from your suffering—and us too—when the Lord Jesus appears from heaven in blazing fire with his powerful angels,
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 →