Matthew 26:53 nasb — "Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of…

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""Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?"

— Matthew 26:53, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

50

And Jesus said to him, "Friend, do what you have come for." Then they came and laid hands on Jesus and seized Him.

51

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

52

Then Jesus *said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

53

"Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

54

"How then will the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must happen this way?"

55

At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Every day I used to sit in the temple teaching and you did not seize Me.

56

"But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets." Then all the disciples left Him and fled.

Matthew 26:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:53 say?
Matthew 26:53 in the NASB reads: “"Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?”
Where is Matthew 26:53 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 53.
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 26:53.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:53 in?
Matthew 26:53 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 26:53?
Matthew 26:53 reads (NASB): “"Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?” 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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