Matthew 26:53
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 26
“Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?”Matthew 26:53
What Does Matthew 26:53 Mean?
Matthew 26:53 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 53 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 26:53 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Kings 6:16“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.”Matthew 4:11“Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.”2 Kings 6:17“And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.”Psalms 55:18“He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.”Psalms 103:20“Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.”Luke 22:43“And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”Daniel 7:10“A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.”Luke 8:30“And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.”John 10:18“No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.”Psalms 68:17“The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.”John 18:36“Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.”Matthew 25:31“When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory:”Mark 5:9“And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.”2 Thessalonians 1:7“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,”Jude 1:14“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,”Matthew 10:1“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.”Mark 1:13“And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.”Job 25:3“Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise?”John 11:42“And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.”John 12:27“Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour.”
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