Verse 48

And Jesus said to them, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks to take me?

Referenced Verses

• 1 Sam 24:14-15 : 14 There is an old saying, From the evil-doer comes evil: but my hand will never be lifted up against you. 15 After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.
• 1 Sam 26:18 : 18 And he said, Why does my lord go armed against his servant? what have I done? or what evil is there in me?
• Matt 26:55 : 55 In that hour Jesus said to the people, Have you come out as against a thief with swords and sticks to take me? I was teaching every day in the Temple and you took me not.
• Luke 22:52-53 : 52 And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks? 53 When I was in the Temple with you every day, your hands were not stretched out against me: but this is your hour, and the authority of the dark power.