Matthew 26:54

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

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

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

55In that hour Jeshu said to the multitudes, As against a robber are you come out, with swords, and with clubs, to seize me? Every day with you in the temple I sat and taught, and you did not apprehend me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25Then said Jeshu to them, O wanting in understanding, and hard of heart to believe all the things which the prophets have spoken!

John 10:35If them he calleth Alohee, because with them was the word of Aloha, and the scripture cannot be loosed,

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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