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Matthew 26:47

Matthew 26:47
And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign,.... By which it might be known who he was; for it being night, though they had lanterns and torches, as John says, Joh 18:3, yet Judas himself might not be…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Matthew 26:47-57

The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mar 14:43-52; Luk 22:47-53; Joh 18:2-12. Mat 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Arrest of Jesus

St Mar 14:43-50; St Luk 22:47-53; St Joh 18:3-11

47. a great multitude with swords and staves St John more definitely, "having received a (strictly, the) band (of men) and…

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