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An Army of Angels
Commentators emphasize the immense power Jesus had at His disposal. A Roman legion consisted of about 6,000 soldiers, meaning Jesus could have instantly summoned an invincible angelic army of over 72,000. This wasn't a boast, but a statement of fact to show Peter that His arrest was not due to weakness or a lack of options. He was in complete control of the situation.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:53
18th Century
Theologian
Thinkest thou, etc. Jesus says that not only would Peter endanger himself, but his resistance implied a distrust of God's protection and w…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:53
Even now (αρτ). Just now, at this very moment.
Legions (λεγιωνας). A Latin word. Roman soldiers in large n…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:53–54
19th Century
Preacher
How royally our King speaks! He was the true Master of the situation. He had only to pray to His Father and more than twelve legions of angels<…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:53
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 26:53
16th Century
Theologian
Do you think that I cannot now pray to My Father? Now follows that special reason which I mentioned a little while ago; for Christ reminds…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:53
17th Century
Pastor
Do you think that I cannot now pray to my Father
Meaning, if he thought proper, or that there was any necessity for it, or tha…
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…