Matthew 26:54 cpdv — How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must be so?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must be so?” "

— Matthew 26:54, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 26 — Context

51

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus, extending his hand, drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

52

Then Jesus said to him: “Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

53

Or do you think that I cannot ask my Father, so that he would give me, even now, more than twelve legions of Angels?

54

How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must be so?”

55

In that same hour, Jesus said to the crowds: “You went out, as if to a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me. Yet I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not take hold of me.

56

But all this has happened so that the Scriptures of the prophets may be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples fled, abandoning him.

57

But those who were holding Jesus led him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had joined together.

Matthew 26:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:54 say?
Matthew 26:54 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must be so?” ”
Where is Matthew 26:54 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 54.
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 26:54.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:54 in?
Matthew 26:54 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 26:54?
Matthew 26:54 reads (CPDV): “How then would the Scriptures be fulfilled, which say that it must be so?” ” 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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