Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

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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

51Behold, one of those who was with Jesus stretched out his hand, drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

53Do you think that I could not call upon my Father, and he would send me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Genesis 9:6Whoever sheds man's blood, by man will his blood be shed, 1 for it was in the image of God that he made man.

Ezekiel 35:5Because you have always been hostile to the people of Israel, and because you poured them out into the hands of the sword at the time of their distress, at the time their punishment was at its greatest.

Matthew 23:34Therefore, see, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some you will whip in your synagogues and drive them out from city to city.

1 Corinthians 4:11Up to this present hour we are hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed, we are brutally beaten, and we are homeless.

1 Peter 2:21For it is to this that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you. He left an example for you to follow in his steps. 1

Revelation 13:10If anyone is to be taken into captivity, 2 into captivity he will go. 1 If anyone is to be killed with the sword, 2 with the sword he will be killed. Here is a call for the patient endurance and 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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