Luke 22:52

Jesus said to the chief priests, to the captains of the temple, and to elders who came against him, “Do you come out as against 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

51Jesus said, “That is enough!” He touched his ear, and healed him.

53When I was daily with you in the temple, you did not lay your hands on me. But this is your hour, and the authority of darkness.”

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to seize me like a robber? Every day I sat teaching in the temple, and you did not arrest me.

Luke 22:4Judas went to the chief priests and captains and discussed with them how he would betray Jesus to them.

Acts 5:26So the captain went with the officers, and brought them back, but without violence, for they feared that the people might stone them.

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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