Matthew 26:52 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back into its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword. [Gen. 9:6.]

American Standard Version (1901)

Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Common English Bible

Then Jesus said to him, “Put the sword back into its place. All those who use the sword will die by the sword.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Matthew 26:52 Cross References

Genesis 9:6

Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.

Psalm 55:23

But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: Bloodthirsty and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; But I will trust in thee.

Exodus 21:12

He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall surely be put to death.

Matthew 5:39

but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Romans 12:19

Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance belongeth unto me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render unto any one evil for evil; but alway follow after that which is good, one toward another, and toward all.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Revelation 13:10

If any man is for captivity, into captivity he goeth: if any man shall kill with the sword, with the sword must he be killed. Here is the patience and the faith of the saints.

Revelation 16:6

for they poured out the blood of saints and prophets, and blood hast thou given them to drink: they are worthy.