Matthew 26:52

Then said Jesus to him, Put up thy sword into it's place; for they that take the sword shall perish by the sword:

1770 John Worsley NT

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 one of them that were with Jesus, stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and striking at the high priest's servant took off his ear.

53dost thou think that I cannot now apply to my Father, and He will send me more than twelve legions of angels?

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 4:11Even to this present time we suffer both hunger, and thirst, and nakedness, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwelling:

1 Peter 2:21For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might follow his steps.

Revelation 13:10and he, that killeth with the sword, shall be slain with the sword. Here then is the patience and 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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