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Matthew 26:55 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 26:55 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 26 verse 55 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.”
Matthew 26:55 (KJV)
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In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? (Ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς τοῖς ὄχλοις, Ὡς ἐπὶ λῃστὴν ἐξήλθατε μετὰ μαχαιρῶν καὶ ξύλων συλλαβεῖν με;)—The phrase ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ὥρᾳ ('in that same hour') emphasizes the moment. Jesus addressed the ὄχλοι (crowds, armed mob) with rhetorical question exposing their hypocrisy. The term λῃστής (lēstēs) means 'robber, bandit, insurrectionist'—not mere thief but violent criminal. Barabbas was a λῃστής (John 18:40). Jesus challenged the excessive force (swords and clubs) as if ...
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Cross-References for Matthew 26:55
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“he came again into the temple”
“as he taught in the temple”
“Jesus went up into the temple and taught.”
“and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.”
“captains of the temple”
“I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.,Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.,,,,,,,,”
“teaching and saying”
“Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?,And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?,,,,,,,,”