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Matthew 26

Matthew 26:53

The Betrayal of Jesus · Matthew 26:47–56
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Translations

Modern
Are 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?
Traditional
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Literal
Or do you think that I am not able to call upon My Father, and He will furnish to Me presently more than twelve legions of angels?
Latin
An putas, quia non possum rogare patrem meum, et exhibebit mihi modo plusquam duodecim legiones angelorum?

Original

Greek
English
Are 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?

Notes

Matthew 26:53

twelve legions: Jesus used Roman military language to describe the help he could receive from God. A legion was about 6,000 soldiers. Jesus was not a helpless victim. He allowed his own arrest.

Theme notes and profiles

Judas Iscariot Holy War Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53 John 18:1–14

Glossary

Bloody Sweat Gethsemane Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Legion Offend, Offense Passion

Topics

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