Matthew 26:55

In 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;

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

In Context

54how then may the Writings be fulfilled, that thus it behoveth to happen?'

56but all this hath come to pass, that the Writings of the prophets may be fulfilled;' then all the disciples, having left him, fled.

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Cross References

Mark 12:35And Jesus answering said, teaching in the temple, 'How say the scribes that the Christ is son of David?

Luke 21:37And he was during the days in the temple teaching, and during the nights, going forth, he was lodging at the mount called of Olives;

John 7:14And it being now the middle of the feast, Jesus went up to the temple, and he was teaching,

John 8:2and all the people were coming unto him, and having sat down, he was teaching them;

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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