Berean Standard Bible

Matthew 26:52

““Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”

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⁵⁰“Friend,” Jesus replied, “do what you came for.” Then the men stepped forward, seized Jesus, and arrested Him.

⁵¹At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

⁵²“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

⁵³Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

⁵⁴But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

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