Matthew 26:54

How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, because it is necessary thus to be done?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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?

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:

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Cross References

Luke 24:25And He said to them, O ye foolish, and slow in heart to believe in all those things which the prophet spoke!

John 10:35If He called them gods, to whom the word of God came (and the Scripture is not able to be broken),

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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