Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus saith to him, Put back thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword will perish by the sword.

Noyes Bible

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, lo! one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high-priest, and cut off his ear.

53Dost thou think that I cannot pray to my Father, and he will now give me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Ezekiel 35:5Because thou bearest a perpetual hatred, and deliverest up the sons of Israel to the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time when iniquity bringeth destruction:

Matthew 23:34Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; some of them ye will kill and crucify, and some of them ye will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this very hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling-place,

1 Peter 2:21For to this ye were called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps;

Revelation 13:10If any one [[leadeth]] into captivity he shall go into captivity; if any one shall kill with the sword, he must be killed with the sword. 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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