Matthew 26:54

But in that case how would the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that this must be?”

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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 think that I cannot ask my Father for help, when he would at once send to my aid more than twelve legions of angels?

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.”

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Cross References

Psalms 22:1My God, my God, why have you left me, my rescue so far from the words of my roaring?

Zechariah 13:7Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who stands near to me, says the Lord of hosts. I will strike the shepherd so that the sheep may be scattered, I will turn my hand against the little ones.

Luke 24:25Then Jesus said to them, “Foolish men, slow to accept all that the prophets have said!

John 10:35If those to whom God’s word were addressed were said to be ‘gods’ – and scripture cannot be set aside –

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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