Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus says to him, Turn away thy sword into its place; for all taking the sword shall perish by the sword.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 of those along with Jesus, reaching out his hand, drew his sword, and smiting the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear.

53Whether do you think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will send me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34Therefore I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: you will kill and crucify some of them; and will scourge some of them in your synagogues, and will persecute them from city to city;

1 Corinthians 4:11until this hour we both hunger and thirst, and suffer for insufficient clothing, and are buffeted; and we tramp,

1 Peter 2:21For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:

Revelation 13:10If any one leads into captivity he goes into captivity: if any one kills with a sword, it behooves him to be killed with a sword. Here 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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