Matthew 26:53
"Do you not suppose that I am able to appeal to my Father to furnish me at this very moment with twelve legions of angels?
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
54"But if I did, how could the Scriptures be fulfilled that say that thus it must happen?"
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Then the devil left him, and behold! angels came and began ministering to him.
Matthew 25:31"But when the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then will he take his seat on the throne of his glory;
2 Thessalonians 1:7and give to you, who are now troubled, rest, along with me at the unveiling "apocalypse" of the Lord Jesus 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 →