Matthew 26:54

but how then should the scriptures be fulfilled, which say that thus it must be?

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

55Then said Jesus to the multitudes, Ye are come out as against a thief with swords and clubs to take me, whereas I sat with you day after day teaching in the temple, and ye did not seize me: but all this is done,

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Cross References

Luke 24:25And He said unto them, O people void of understanding and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken.

John 10:35And if it stiled them gods, to whom the word of God came, (and the scripture cannot be made void,)

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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