Matthew 26:54

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

53Supposest thou that I cannot ask of my Father, and he now assign me more than twelve legions of angels?

55At that time Jesus said to the multitude: Have ye come out, as against a cut-throat, with swords and clubs, to take me? I daily sat with you, and taught in the temple, and ye did not apprehend me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25Then Jesus said to them: O deficient in understanding, and slow of heart to believe all the things that the prophets uttered.

John 10:35If he called them gods, because the word of God was with them, and the scripture cannot be nullified;

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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