Luke 22:52

Then, turning to the chief priests and officers in charge at the Temple and the elders, who had come for him, he said, “Have you come out, as if after a robber, with swords and clubs?

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Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

In Context

51at which Jesus said, “Let me at least do this”; and, touching his ear, he healed the wound.

53When I was with you day after day in the Temple Courts, you did not lay hands on me; but now your time has come, and the power of darkness.”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55Jesus at the same time said to the crowds, “Have you come out, as if after a robber, with swords and clubs, to take me? I have sat teaching day after day in the Temple Courts, and yet you did not arrest me.”

Luke 22:4and he went and discussed with the chief priests and officers in charge at the Temple the best way of betraying Jesus to them.

Acts 5:26Then, the officer went with his men and fetched the apostles – without using violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people –

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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