Luke 22:52

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jesus spoke to the chief priests, the temple police, and the leaders who had come to arrest him. He said, “Why do you come out with swords and clubs and treat me like a criminal?

Cross References

2 Kings 11:15

Straight away, Jehoiada said to the army commanders, “Kill her! But don't do it anywhere near the LORD's temple. Take her out in front of the troops and kill anyone who is with her!”

Matthew 26:47

Jesus was still speaking, when Judas the betrayer came up. He was one of the twelve disciples, and a large mob armed with swords and clubs was with him. They had been sent by the chief priests and the nation's leaders.

Matthew 26:55

Jesus said to the mob, “Why do you come with swords and clubs to arrest me like a criminal? Day after day I sat and taught in the temple, and you didn't arrest me.

Luke 22:37

Do this because the Scriptures say, ‘He was considered a criminal.’ This was written about me, and it will soon come true.”

Luke 22:4

Judas went to talk with the chief priests and the officers of the temple police about how he could help them arrest Jesus.

Luke 22:51

“Enough of that!” Jesus said. Then he touched the servant's ear and healed it.

Luke 22:53

I was with you every day in the temple, and you didn't arrest me. But this is your time, and darkness is in control.”

John 17:12

While I was with them, I kept them safe by the power you have given me. I guarded them, and not one of them was lost, except the one who had to be lost. This happened so that what the Scriptures say would come true.

Acts 5:26

The captain went with some of the temple police and brought the apostles back. But they did not use force. They were afraid that the people might start throwing stones at them.