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God's Plan, Not Man's
Commentators emphasize that Jesus's arrest was not a defeat but the precise fulfillment of God's sovereign plan. He explains that the events must happen this way to fulfill the Scriptures, showing that even in the darkest moments, God's will, foretold in His Word, is being perfectly accomplished.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:54
18th Century
Theologian
Verse 54: But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, etc. That is, the scriptures that foretold his dying for the world. In some …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:54
Must be (δε). Jesus sees clearly his destiny now that he has won the victory in Gethsemane.
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 26:54
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 26:54
16th Century
Theologian
How then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled? By this expression Christ means that he should not attempt any method of escaping death, to wh…
John Gill
On Matthew 26:54
17th Century
Pastor
But how then shall the Scriptures be fulfilled
That is, should Christ make such a request to his Father, and he shou…
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…