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Christ's Kingdom Isn't Built by Force
Jesus' command to Peter is a clear rejection of using violence to advance His cause. Commentators emphasize that the sword has no place in establishing God's kingdom. Jesus' mission was to be fulfilled through voluntary suffering and obedience to Scripture, not through human force. This teaches that the church's power is spiritual, not military or political.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:52
18th Century
Theologian
Thy sword into his place. Into the sheath.
For all they that take the sword, etc. This passage is capable of different mea…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:52
Put up again thy sword (αποστρεψον την μαχαιραν σου). Turn back thy sword into its place. It was a stern rebuke for Peter who had …
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:51–52
19th Century
Preacher
A good man’s hand is never more out of place than when it is on the sword-hilt, yet there is always a tendency, even among Christians, to draw the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:52
Peter’s response is scarcely unexpected, especially in the light of his earlier protest of loyalty (vv.33–35). The crucial test of loyalty had arri…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:52
16th Century
Theologian
Put your sword again into its place. By these words, Christ confirms the precept of the Law, which forbids private individuals to use the …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:52
17th Century
Pastor
Then said Jesus to him
That is, to Peter,
put up again your sword into its place ,
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:47–56
17th Century
Minister
No enemies are to be abhorred as much as those professed disciples who betray Christ with a kiss. God has no need of our services, much less of our…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:47–56
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…