When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said, "Lord, shall we strike with the sword?"

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

What would follow (το εσομενον). Article and the future middle participle of ειμ, to be.

Shall we smite with a swor…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And while he yet spake.—See Notes on Matthew 26:47-50; Mark 14:43–46.

Went before them.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Glossa Ordinaria: After first mentioning the prayer of Christ, St. Luke goes on to speak of His betrayal, in which He is betra…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(See comments on vv.33–38 for the background to this incident.) Jn 18:10 tells us that it was Peter who drew the sword; Luke alone tells us about J…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When they who were about him That is, the eleven disciples that were about Christ, and with him in the garden:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus than to be betrayed by those who profess to be His followers and say that they love Him…

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