52Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
He that leadeth into captivity shall go into captivity: he that killeth with the sword must be killed with the sword. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.
Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: …
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 47-56)We are here told how the blessed Jesus was seized, and taken into custody; this followed immediately upon his agony, while he yet spake ; for from the beginning to the close of his passion he had not the least intermission or breathing-time, but deep called unto deep . His trouble hitherto was raised within himself; but now the scene is changed, now the Philistines are upon thee, thou blessed Sams…
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