Matthew 26:53
Or do you suppose I cannot entreat my Father and He would instantly send to my help more than twelve legions of angels?
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
52"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.
54In that case how are the Scriptures to be fulfilled which declare that thus it must be?"
Cross References
Matthew 4:11Thereupon the Devil left Him, and angels at once came and ministered to Him.
Matthew 25:31"When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then will He sit upon His glorious throne,
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to requite with rest you who are suffering affliction now--rest with us at the re-appearing of the Lord Jesus from Heaven, attended by His mighty angels.
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 →