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Matthew 26:51-53
New English Translation

51 But[a] one of those with Jesus grabbed[b] his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave,[c] cutting off his ear. 52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place![d] For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword. 53 Or do you think that I cannot call on my Father, and that he would send me more than twelve legions[e] of angels right now?

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  1. Matthew 26:51 tn Grk “And behold one.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).
  2. Matthew 26:51 tn Grk “extending his hand, drew out his sword, and struck.” Because rapid motion is implied in the circumstances, the translation “grabbed” was used.
  3. Matthew 26:51 tn See the note on the word “slave” in 8:9.
  4. Matthew 26:52 tn The translation “put your sword back in its place” for this phrase is given in L&N 85.52.
  5. Matthew 26:53 sn A legion was a Roman army unit of about 6,000 soldiers, so twelve legions would be 72,000.
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