Luke 22:52

Jesus said to the high priests, and magistrates of the temple, and elders who were assembled to Him; You have come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Then Jesus said unto the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, which were come to him, Be ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and staves?

In Context

51And Jesus responding said, Hold on until this: and touching his ear, healed him.

53I being daily with you in the temple, you reached not out your hands unto me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:55And at that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, You have come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to take me: daily did I sit with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not arrest me:

Luke 22:4And having gone away, he spoke with the chief priests and the magistrates, how he might betray Him to them.

Acts 5:26Then the captain along with the officers, having gone away, led them, not with violence, for they feared the people lest they might be stoned.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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