Matthew 26:52

"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

51But one of those with Jesus drew his sword and struck the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

53Or do you suppose I cannot entreat my Father and He would instantly send to my help more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

Matthew 23:34"For this reason I am sending to you Prophets and wise men and Scribes. Some of them you will put to death--nay, crucify; some of them you will flog in your synagogues and chase from town to town;

1 Corinthians 4:11To this very moment we endure both hunger and thirst, with scanty clothing and many a blow.

1 Peter 2:21And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.

Revelation 13:10If any one is eager to lead others into captivity, he must himself go into captivity. If any one is bent on killing with the sword, he must himself be killed by the sword. Here is an opportunity for endurance, and for the exercise of faith, on the part of God's people.

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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