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Matthew 26:51-53
Amplified Bible
Matthew 26:51-53
Amplified Bible
51 And [a]one of those who were with Jesus reached out and drew his sword, and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.(A) 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place; for all those who habitually draw the sword will die by the sword.(B) 53 Do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will immediately provide Me with more than twelve [b]legions of angels?
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- Matthew 26:51 John identified this “one” as Peter.
- Matthew 26:53 A legion equaled 6,000 troops.
Matthew 26:51-53
New International Version
Matthew 26:51-53
New International Version
51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword,(A) drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.(B)
52 “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.(C) 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?(D)
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