Matthew 26:52 web — Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

World English Bible

"Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword."

— Matthew 26:52, World English Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

49

Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.

50

Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

51

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.

52

Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

53

Or do you think that I couldn't ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?

54

How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so?"

55

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.

Matthew 26:52 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:52 say?
Matthew 26:52 in the World English Bible reads: “Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by 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 (WEB): “Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by 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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