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Matthew 26:51-53
American Standard Version
Matthew 26:51-53
American Standard Version
51 And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the [a]servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. 52 Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. 53 Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
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- Matthew 26:51 Greek bondservant.
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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