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Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast.(Matthew 26:48)
And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.(Matthew 26:49)
And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him.(Matthew 26:50)
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.(Matthew 26:52)
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?(Matthew 26:53)
But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?(Matthew 26:54)

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Matthew 26:51 - Cross Reference

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? (Luke 22:49)
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. (John 18:10)
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. (John 18:36)
Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. (Luke 22:36)
And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. (Mark 14:47)
But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. (Luke 9:55)
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (2 Corinthians 10:4)
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. (Matthew 26:35)