Matthew 26:54

But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that say it must happen this way?

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

55In that same hour Jesus said to the multitudes, Do you come out to take me with swords and clubs, as if I was a thief? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and you did not lay hold on me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25Then he said to them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:

John 10:35If he called them gods, to whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;

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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