Matthew 26:54

In that case how are the Scriptures to be fulfilled which declare that thus it must be?"

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

55Then said Jesus to the crowds, "Have you come out as if to fight with a robber, with swords and bludgeons to apprehend me? Day after day I have been sitting teaching in the Temple, and you did not arrest me.

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Cross References

Luke 24:25"O dull-witted men," He replied, "with minds so slow to believe all that the Prophets have spoken!

John 10:35If those to whom God's word was addressed are called gods (and the Scripture cannot be annulled),

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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