Matthew 26:55

In 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.

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

In The King James Version

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

In Context

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

56But this was done that what is written in the prophets might be fulfilled. Then the disciples all deserted him, and fled.

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Cross References

Mark 12:35And Jeshu answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the Sophree that the Meshicha is son of David?

Luke 21:37So in the day (time) he taught in the temple, and at night he went forth and lodged in the mount which is called the Place of Olives.

John 7:14But when the days of the feast divided, Jeshu ascended to the temple, and taught.

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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