Matthew 26:52 asv — Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with th…

American Standard Version

"Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. "

— Matthew 26:52, American Standard Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

49

And straightway he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, Rabbi; and kissed him.

50

And Jesus said unto him, Friend, do that for which thou art come. Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

51

And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

52

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

53

Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and he shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

54

How then should the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?

55

In that hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a robber with swords and staves to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and ye took me not.

Matthew 26:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:52 say?
Matthew 26:52 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. ”
Where is Matthew 26:52 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:52 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 52.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:52.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:52 in?
Matthew 26:52 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:52?
Matthew 26:52 reads (ASV): “Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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