Matthew 26:52

52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for 1all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52 In-Context

50 And Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you have come for." Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.
51 And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.
52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.
53 "Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?
54 "How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?"

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Genesis 9:6; Revelation 13:10
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