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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:56

Verse 56 56.Now all this was done. The other two Evangelists express it somewhat differently; for what Matthew relates in his own person, Mark appears to attribute to Christ.Luke employs even different words: this is your hour, and the power of darkness. But the design of the Holy Spirit is, beyond all doubt, that whatever may be the contrivances of wicked men, nothing whatever has been done but by the will and providence of God; for as he had said a little before, God has testified nothing by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:57

Verse 57 Luke follows a different order from Matthew and Mark in the narrative; but when we come to the proper place, we will endeavor to reconcile the points in which they differ. It will be proper, in the meantime, to glance briefly at those things which claim our attention in the words of Matthew and Mark. First, in order to remove the offense of the cross, we ought to consider the advantage which we have derived from Christ’s emptying of himself, (Philippians 2:7;) for thus will the... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:46-56

The arrest. The words, "Rise, let us be going," are not inconsistent with those just uttered, "Sleep on now, and take your rest." These latter words had rather a moral significance than a physical. They meant, "I have no longer any need of your watching." But just as he utters them, he catches the gleam of arms through the trees, and exclaims, "Rise." Describe the scene—the measured tread of the Roman cohort; the glare of torches and lanterns, and the swarming rabble come out to see an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

Betrayal and apprehension of Jesus. ( Mark 14:43-52 ; Luke 22:47-53 ; John 18:2-11 .) read more

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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 26:53

Thinkest thou that I cannot now ( ἀ ì ρτι ) pray to ( παρακαλε ì σαι , beseech ) my Father? Jesus proceeds to show that he needs not Peter's puny assistance. ἠ Ì δοκεῖς ; An putas? Or thinkest thou? The particle, neglected by the Authorized Version, marks the transition to a new motive. The verb παρακαλεῖν has the special meaning of "to summon with authority," "to call upon as an ally." Peter needed still to learn the lesson of Christ's Divinity, his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:54

But how then ( οὖν , i.e. if I now resist) shall the Scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be! There is no" but" in the original. In what way, Christ asks, shall God's determined counsel be accomplished, if you turn to the arm of the flesh, or if I use my Divine power to save myself? The will of God, as declared in Scripture, was that Jesus should be betrayed, seized, should suffer and die. Christ's will was one with the Father's and one with the Spirit's who inspired the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:55

The multitudes. St. Luke says that Christ addressed "the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and elders, which were come against him." He submitted to indignities, but he felt them deeply; he allowed himself to be treated as a malefactor, but was not insensible to the shame of being supposed to have been capable of acting as such. A thief ; a robber. One at the head of a band of lawless ruffians, who would resist you with arms in their hands—a sicarius, a cutthroat, who lurked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:56

All this was done ( hath come to pass ) , etc . This is most probably part of Christ's speech, not a remark of the evangelist. He repeats to the multitude what he had said to Peter ( Matthew 26:54 , where see note), and what he had already intimated at the last Supper ( Matthew 26:24 , Matthew 26:31 ). To quote the words of Stier, "Again and again he declares that one thing which, nevertheless, Christian theology perpetually refuses to learn from the supreme Teacher and Doctor.... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:56

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:57

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:46-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:47-56

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:53

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:54

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:55

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:56

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