Parallel Verses New International Version Do you think I cannot call on my Father, and he will at once put at my disposal more than twelve legions of angels? King James Bible Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? Darby Bible Translation Or thinkest thou that I cannot now call upon my Father, and he will furnish me more than twelve legions of angels? World English Bible Or do you think that I couldn't ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels? Young's Literal Translation dost thou think that I am not able now to call upon my Father, and He will place beside me more than twelve legions of messengers? Matthew 26:53 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleMore than twelve legions of angels? - As if he had said, Instead of you twelve, one of whom is a traitor, my Father can give me more than twelve legions of angels to defend me. A legion, at different times, contained different numbers; 4,200, 5,000, and frequently 6,000 men; and from this saying, taking the latter number, which is the common rate, may we not-safely believe that the angels of God amount to more than 72,000? Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and he. Matthew 4:11 Then the devil leaves him, and, behold, angels came and ministered to him. twelve. legions. (A legion, [legeon,] for the Latin legio, from lego, to collect or choose was a particular division or battalion of the Roman army, which at different times contained different numbers. In the time of our Saviour it probably consisted of 6,200 foot and 300 horse, twelve of which would amount to 78,000 men.) Library January 9. "Not as I Will, but as Thou Wilt" (Matt. xxvi. 39). "Not as I will, but as Thou wilt" (Matt. xxvi. 39). "To will and do of His good pleasure" (Phil. ii. 13). There are two attitudes in which our will should be given to God. First. We should have the surrendered will. This is where we must all begin, by yielding up to God our natural will, and having Him possess it. But next, He wants us to have the victorious will. As soon as He receives our will in honest surrender, He wants to put His will into it and make it stronger than ever for Him. It is henceforth … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth 'Until that Day' The Power of Prayer in Relation to Outward Circumstances. An Awful Contrast Cross References Matthew 4:11 Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. Mark 5:9 Then Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "My name is Legion," he replied, "for we are many." Mark 5:15 When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Luke 8:30 Jesus asked him, "What is your name?" "Legion," he replied, because many demons had gone into him. John 10:18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father." John 18:36 Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place." Jump to Previous Able Angels Appeal Couldn't Disposal Entreat Furnish Help Instantly Messengers Once Possible Presently Request Seem Suppose Think Thinkest TwelveJump to Next Able Angels Appeal Couldn't Disposal Entreat Furnish Help Instantly Messengers Once Possible Presently Request Seem Suppose Think Thinkest TwelveLinks Matthew 26:53 NIVMatthew 26:53 NLT Matthew 26:53 ESV Matthew 26:53 NASB Matthew 26:53 KJV Matthew 26:53 Bible Apps Matthew 26:53 Biblia Paralela Matthew 26:53 Chinese Bible Matthew 26:53 French Bible Matthew 26:53 German Bible Matthew 26:53 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |