Matthew 26:53
Whether 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?
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
54How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, because it is necessary thus to be done?
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the devil leaveth Him; and behold, the angels came to Him and continued to minister unto Him.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of min may come in His glory, and all His angels with Him, then will He sit upon the throne of His glory:
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you who are troubled, rest with us, in the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power
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 →