Matthew 26:54

But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that this must happen?”

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But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

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

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.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:1My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? 1 Why are you so far from saving me and far from the words of my anguish? 1

Isaiah 53:1Who has believed what they heard from us, and to whom has the arm of Yahweh been revealed? 1

Zechariah 13:7“Sword! Rouse yourself against my shepherd, 1 the man who stands close to me— 1 this is the declaration of Yahweh of hosts. 1 Strike the shepherd, 1 and the flock will scatter! 1 For I will turn my hand against the lowly ones. 1

Luke 24:25Jesus said to them, “O foolish men and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!

John 10:35If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the scripture cannot be broken),

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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