Matthew 26:53
Thinkest thou, that I cannot now entreat my Father, and he will give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
54But how then would the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the devil leaveth him, and lo! angels came and ministered unto him.
Matthew 25:31But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his glory:
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you who are troubled, rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ from heaven with his mighty angels,
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 →