Matthew 26:52

Then said Jeshu to him, Return thy sword to his place; for every one of them who take swords, by swords shall die.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

In The King James Version

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

51And, behold, one from those who were with Jeshu stretched forth his hand, and unsheathed a sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and took off his ear.

53Or thinkest thou that I cannot request from my Father, and he shall appoint to me now more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34On this account, behold, I send to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes; (some) of these you shall kill and crucify; and (some) of these you shall scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city.

1 Corinthians 4:11Until this hour we hunger and thirst, we are naked and beaten and have no fixed dwelling;

1 Peter 2:21For unto this have you been called; because the Meshiha also hath died for us, and left us this example, that in his steps we may walk.

Revelation 13:10If any man into captivity leadeth, into captivity he shall go. If any man kill with the sword, it behoveth him by the sword to be killed. This is the patience and the 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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