Matthew 26:52

Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back in its place: for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

In Context

51And, behold, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

53Do you think that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall at once give me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them you shall kill and crucify; and some of them you shall scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:

1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present hour we both hunger and thirst, and are ill-clothed, and are buffeted, and are homeless;

1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps.

Revelation 13:10He who is to go into captivity shall go into captivity: he who kills with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints.

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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