Matthew 26:51-52 NASB,NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The apprehension of our Lord. I. THE BETRAYAL . 1 . The approach of Judas. The three evangelists describe him as "one of the twelve." They add this description, not for the sake of accurate identification, for his treachery had been already mentioned, but to set forth the blackness of his guilt. Holy Scripture commonly uses a certain stern simplicity in speaking of great offences. There is a depth of meaning in those few simple words, "one of the twelve." He was the most... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The submission of Jesus. After the third time praying in Gethsemane, Jesus came to his slumbering disciples, and said, "Sleep on now, and take your rest"—the opportunity for watching is past. Note: Opportunities pass, never to return; therefore we should never fail to improve them in their passing. "Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners"—the hour of trial is come for which watchings should have prepared. "Arise, let us be going," not to run... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:51

One of them which were with Jesus. St. John names Peter as the agent in the attack on the high priest's servant; he also alone gives the name of the servant, Malchus. Of the circumstances which led to the subsequent miracle all the evangelists give an account; the miracle itself is related only by St. Luke. Conjecture has attempted to give reasons for these deficiencies in some of the narratives, and the complementary details in others; but it is wisest to say that thus it has seemed good to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

Put up again thy sword into his ( its ) place. Christ orders Peter to sheathe his sword; but the wording is peculiar, Turn away ( ἀπο ì στρεψον ) thy sword ; as if Christ would say, "The sword is none of mine; the arm of flesh and the carnal weapon are thine; turn off thy sword from the use which thou art making of it to its proper destination, to be wielded only at God's command." Then he gives a motive for this injunction. For all they that take ( οἱλαβο ì ντες ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

The curse of the sword. It was natural that the impetuous disciple should try to defend his beloved Master. But his action was a piece of madness, and, if persisted in, it must have led to a needless slaughter of the followers of Christ. It was not on this account only, however, that our Lord promptly checked it, although doubtless his keen perception and wise judgment detected the strategic weakness of the situation. A much deeper thought flashes out from his words, and sheds a light on the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

The place for the sword. "Put up again thy sword into his place." We need not suppose that our Lord intended to give any general directions concerning the use of the sword. The question of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of warfare cannot even be connected with our Lord's expression to St. Peter. Our Lord's words strictly fit the occasion. "Resistance at that time would have involved certain destruction. More than that, it would have been fighting, not for God, but against him, because... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:47-57

The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-12.Matthew 26:47Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was addressing his disciples.John informs us that Judas knew the place, because Jesus was in the habit of going there with his disciples. Judas had passed the time, after he left Jesus and the other disciples at the Passover, in arranging matters with the Jews, collecting the band, and preparing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:50-54

Matthew 26:50-54. Jesus said, Friend Gr. εταιρε , companion; wherefore Gr. εφ ’ ω , For what, or against whom, art thou come? Against me, thy Teacher, Saviour, and Lord? And to put me into the hands of murderers? Our Lord also added, (see Luke 22:48,) Betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? Art thou so vile a hypocrite as to betray thy Lord and Master by that which all men use as the symbol either of love or homage, making it the signal of thy treachery? The heroic behaviour of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

151. The arrest of Jesus (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:2-11)In the strength of the victory won at Gethsemane, Jesus went to meet his enemies. Judas knew the garden, for Jesus had often met there with his apostles. In the middle of the night, Judas took a group of temple guards and Roman soldiers to seize Jesus. By working under the cover of darkness, he kept the operation hidden from any who were likely to be sympathizers with Jesus. But Jesus needed no supporters to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:51

sword. See Luke 22:36 . a servant = the bondservant; marking a special body-servant of the high priest, by name "Malchus" (John 18:10 ). his ear = the lobe of his ear. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:51

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:52

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:47-57

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:50-54

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Matthew 26:51

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