Matthew 26:47

“And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.”

"And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people." - Matthew 26:47
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What does Matthew 26:47 mean?

Matthew 26:47 (KJV) states, "And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people." This verse is part of the larger narrative of the betrayal and arrest of Jesus Christ…

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The Betrayal of Trust: A Reflection on Matthew 26:47

In the heart of the Gospel according to Matthew, we encounter a turbulent scene that showcases not only the unfolding drama of the Passion but also the intimate and profound aspects of human relationships and trust. The poignant verse Matthew 26:47 states: "And while he yet…

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A Prayer of Reflection on Betrayal and Courage

O Gracious and Everlasting God, In the quiet of this moment, we come before You with hearts that are heavy yet hopeful, aware of the great narratives of betrayal that unfold in our lives and the world around us. We reflect on the poignant moment captured in Matthew 26:47, where…

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Matthew 26:47 - "¶ And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people."
Matthew 26:47-56 - "And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him. And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 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. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled."
"And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on Jesus and took him. And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be? 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. But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled." - Matthew 26:47-56
Matthew 27:47 - "Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias."
Matthew 13:47 - "¶ Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:"
Numbers 26:47 - "These are the families of the sons of Asher according to those that were numbered of them; who were fifty and three thousand and four hundred."
Matthew 24:47 - "Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods."
Matthew 12:47 - "Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee."
Matthew 5:47 - "And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?"
Genesis 47:26 - "And Joseph made it a law over the land of Egypt unto this day, that Pharaoh should have the fifth part; except the land of the priests only, which became not Pharaoh's."
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Matthew 26:26 - "¶ And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body."
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Matthew 26:54 - "But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?"
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