Matthew 26:53
dost thou think that I cannot now apply to my Father, and He will send me more than twelve legions of angels?
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
54but how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that thus it must be?
Cross References
Matthew 4:11and Him only shalt thou serve. Then the devil left Him, and behold angels came and attended Him.
Matthew 25:31So when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon his glorious throne:
2 Thessalonians 1:7and to you, who are in trouble, rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven,
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 →