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Matthew 26:50-53
New Living Translation
Matthew 26:50-53
New Living Translation
50 Jesus said, “My friend, go ahead and do what you have come for.”
Then the others grabbed Jesus and arrested him. 51 But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, slashing off his ear.
52 “Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword. 53 Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands[a] of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
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- 26:53 Greek twelve legions.
Matthew 26:50-53
New International Version
Matthew 26:50-53
New International Version
50 Jesus replied, “Do what you came for, friend.”[a](A)
Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus and arrested him. 51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword,(B) drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.(C)
52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.(D) 53 Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels?(E)
Footnotes
- Matthew 26:50 Or “Why have you come, friend?”
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