Matthew 26:54

how then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'

Young's Literal Translation

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 am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of messengers?

55In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, 'As against a robber ye did come forth, with swords and sticks, to take me! daily with you I was sitting teaching in the temple, and ye did not lay hold on me;

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Cross References

Psalms 22:1To the Overseer, on 'The Hind of the Morning.' — A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me? Far from my salvation, The words of my roaring?

Isaiah 53:1Who hath given credence to that which we heard? And the arm of Jehovah, On whom hath it been revealed?

Zechariah 13:7Sword, awake against My shepherd, And against a hero — My fellow, An affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts. Smite the shepherd, and scattered is the flock, And I have put back My hand on the little ones.

Luke 24:25And he said unto them, 'O inconsiderate and slow in heart, to believe on all that the prophets spake!

John 10:35if them he did call gods unto whom the word of God came, (and the Writing is not able to be broken,)

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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