Matthew 26:52
Then Jesus said to him,“Put your sword back in its place! For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword.
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- Gen 9:6 : 6 “Whoever sheds human blood, by other humans must his blood be shed; for in God’s image God has made humankind.”
- Rev 13:10 : 10 If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed.This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.
- Rom 12:19 : 19 Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written,“Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
- 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps. 22 He committed no sin nor was deceit found in his mouth. 23 When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.
- 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.
- 1 Cor 4:11-12 : 11 To the present hour we are hungry and thirsty, poorly clothed, brutally treated, and without a roof over our heads. 12 We do hard work, toiling with our own hands. When we are verbally abused, we respond with a blessing, when persecuted, we endure,
- 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
- Ps 55:23 : 23 But you, O God, will bring them down to the deep Pit. Violent and deceitful people will not live even half a normal lifespan. But as for me, I trust in you.
- Ezek 35:5-6 : 5 “‘You have shown unrelenting hostility and poured the people of Israel onto the blades of a sword at the time of their calamity, at the time of their final punishment. 6 Therefore, as surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I will subject you to bloodshed, and bloodshed will pursue you. Since you did not hate bloodshed, bloodshed will pursue you.
- Matt 5:39 : 39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
- Matt 23:34-36 : 34 “For this reason I am sending you prophets and wise men and experts in the law, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town, 35 so that on you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 36 I tell you the truth, this generation will be held responsible for all these things!
- Rev 16:6 : 6 because they poured out the blood of your saints and prophets, so you have given them blood to drink. They got what they deserved!”
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- Matt 26:50-512 verses81%
50 Jesus said to him,“Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came and took hold of Jesus and arrested him.
51 But one of those with Jesus grabbed his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.
- Luke 22:48-525 verses80%
48 But Jesus said to him,“Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?”
49 When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said,“Lord, should we use our swords?”
50 Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.
51 But Jesus said,“Enough of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.
52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders who had come out to get him,“Have you come out with swords and clubs like you would against an outlaw?
- John 18:9-113 verses80%
9 He said this to fulfill the word he had spoken,“I have not lost a single one of those whom you gave me.”
10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)
11 But Jesus said to Peter,“Put your sword back into its sheath! Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
- Luke 22:36-383 verses78%
36 He said to them,“But now, the one who has a money bag must take it, and likewise a traveler’s bag too. And the one who has no sword must sell his cloak and buy one.
37 For I tell you that this scripture must be fulfilled in me,‘And he was counted with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me is being fulfilled.”
38 So they said,“Look, Lord, here are two swords.” Then he told them,“It is enough.”
- Mark 14:46-483 verses76%
46 Then they took hold of him and arrested him.
47 One of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his ear.
48 Jesus said to them,“Have you come with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw?
- Matt 26:53-564 verses75%
53 Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and that he would send me more than twelve legions of angels right now?
54 How then would the scriptures that say it must happen this way be fulfilled?”
55 At that moment Jesus said to the crowd,“Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest me like you would an outlaw? Day after day I sat teaching in the temple courts, yet you did not arrest me.
56 But this has happened so that the scriptures of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.
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29 Fear the sword yourselves, for wrath brings the punishment by the sword, so that you may know that there is judgment.”
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38 Retaliation“You have heard that it was said,‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’
39 But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well.
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10 If anyone is meant for captivity, into captivity he will go. If anyone is to be killed by the sword, then by the sword he must be killed.This requires steadfast endurance and faith from the saints.
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34 Not Peace, but a Sword“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace but a sword!
- Matt 16:24-252 verses70%
24 Then Jesus said to his disciples,“If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.
25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will find it.
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36 Jesus replied,“My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my servants would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jewish authorities. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.”
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4 He will judge disputes between nations; he will settle cases for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks. Nations will not take up the sword against other nations, and they will no longer train for war.
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15 Everyone who is caught will be stabbed; everyone who is seized will die by the sword.
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29 To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either.
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45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them,“Are you still sleeping and resting? Look, the hour is approaching, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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31 The Prediction of Peter’s Denial Then Jesus said to them,“This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written:‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’
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40 They will summon a mob who will stone you and hack you in pieces with their swords.
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47 Betrayal and Arrest While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and elders of the people.
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21 Anger and Murder“You have heard that it was said to an older generation,‘Do not murder,’ and‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’
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15 Their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.
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27 The Prediction of Peter’s Denial Then Jesus said to them,“You will all fall away, for it is written,‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’
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43 Betrayal and Arrest Right away, while Jesus was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived. With him came a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent by the chief priests and experts in the law and elders.
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27 But as for these enemies of mine who did not want me to be their king, bring them here and slaughter them in front of me!’”
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25 The one who loves his life destroys it, and the one who hates his life in this world guards it for eternal life.
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4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and after that have nothing more they can do.
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24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life because of me will save it.
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12 Brother will hand over brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against parents and have them put to death.
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12 But if they refuse to listen, they pass over the river of death, and expire without knowledge.
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5 Then everyone will know that I am the LORD, who drew my sword from its sheath– it will not be sheathed again!’
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17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit(which is the word of God).
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23 Jesus replied,“If I have said something wrong, confirm what is wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why strike me?”
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12 Personal Injuries“Whoever strikes someone so that he dies must surely be put to death.
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6 How long will you cry out,‘Oh, sword of the LORD, how long will it be before you stop killing? Go back into your sheath! Stay there and rest!’