Matthew 26:54

"But if I did, how could the Scriptures be fulfilled that say that thus it must happen?"

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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?

55Then Jesus said to the crowds. "Are you come out as against a robber, with swords and staves to arrest me? Day after day, I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not apprehend me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25"O foolish men," said Jesus, "slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

John 10:35"If those to whom the word of God came are called gods (and the Scripture cannot be annulled),

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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