Matthew 26:53
Or do yoʋ think that I cannot call on my Father right now, and he will provide me with more than twelve legions of angels?
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and ministered to him.
Matthew 25:31“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, he will sit down on his throne of glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to give relief to you who are being afflicted, and to us as well, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his mighty 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 →