Matthew 26:53

Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 26:53

BSB

Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

AKJV

Think you that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

CPDV

Or do you think that I cannot ask my Father, so that he would give me, even now, more than twelve legions of Angels?

ERV

Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

NHEB

Or do you think that I could not ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

SMT

Thinkest thou that I am not able to call to my Father for aid, and he will set before me more than twelve legions of messengers?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 26:53

ThinkestG2228 thouG1380Verb thatG3754ConjunctionIcannotG3756 nowG737Adverb prayG3870VerbtomyG3450 FatherG3962Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionheshallpresentlygiveG3936Verb meG3427 moreG4119Adjective thanG2228 twelveG1427Noun legionsG3003Noun FeminineofangelsG32Noun Masculine

Commentary for Matthew 26:53

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 26:53

Summary

Jesus could summon divine protective armies if needed

Place

Gethsemane

Event

Jesus asserts supernatural authority

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD