⭐WEB · Matthew 26:53
What does Matthew 26:53 mean?
"Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?"
— Matthew 26:53 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?”
In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.
But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him, and fled.
A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Matthew 26:53 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.
Compare translations
Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI
Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.