Matthew 26:53

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

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

In The King James Version

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

In Context

52Then said Jeshu to him, Return thy sword to his place; for every one of them who take swords, by swords shall die.

54(But) how, then, would the scripture be accomplished, that thus it ought to be?

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Cross References

Matthew 4:11Then the Accuser left him, and, behold, the angels drew nigh and ministered unto him.

Matthew 25:31WHEN the Son of man cometh in his glory, and all his holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.

2 Thessalonians 1:7And you who are afflicted will he save with us, at the revelation of our Lord Jeshu Meshiha from heaven, with the host Of his angels, when he executeth the punishment, with burning of fire,

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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