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For all who take the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Jesus says to him, "Return your sword into its place; for all those having taken the sword, will perish by the sword. <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then Jesus said to him, &#8220Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place; for all those who habitually draw the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus told him, &#8220Put your sword back in its place because all who take up a sword will perish by a sword. <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But Jesus told him, "Put your sword away. Anyone who lives by fighting will die by fighting. <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword away! All who use a sword will be killed by a sword. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. "All who take the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told him, "Put your sword back in its place! Everyone who uses a sword will be killed by a sword. <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Put your sword back in its place,? Jesus said to him. ?For all who draw the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back in its place! For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword. <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then said Jesus to him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword, shall perish by the sword. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Then Jesus says to him, “Turn back your sword to its place; for all who took the sword will perish by the sword; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Then Jesus says to him, "Return your sword into its place; for all those having taken the sword, will perish by the sword. <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Then saith Jesus to him, 'Turn back thy sword to its place; for all who did take the sword, by the sword shall perish; <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Then says Jesus to him, Turn back thy sword to its place: for all they having taken the sword, shall perish by the sword.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Jesus said to him: “Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its sheath, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Jesus said to him, Return the sword to its place; for all who take swords will die by swords. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Then Yeshua said to him, “Return the sword to its place, for all of those who take up swords will die by swords.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then Jesus says to him, <FR>Turn away thy sword into its place; for all taking the sword shall perish by the sword.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but Jesus said to him, put up your sword in its place: for all that take to the sword, shall perish by the sword. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword. <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Then saith Jesus to him, <FR>"Return your sword to its place; for all taking a sword will perish by a sword.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Then said Jesus to him, <FR>Put up thy sword into it's place; for they that take the sword shall perish by the sword:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-52.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8300" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> …51At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 52<a href="/greek/654.htm" title="654: Apostrepson (V-AMA-2S) -- To turn away, pervert, remove; I restore, replace; mid: I desert, reject. From apo and strepho; to turn away or back.">“Put</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairan (N-AFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">sword</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">back in</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">its</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5117.htm" title="5117: topon (N-AMS) -- Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.">place,” </a> <a href="/greek/5119.htm" title="5119: Tote (Adv) -- Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">said</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to him.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">“For</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labontes (V-APA-NMP) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">draw</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairan (N-AFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">the sword</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apolountai (V-FIM-3P) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">will die</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairē (N-DFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">the sword.</a> 53Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/18-11.htm">John 18:11</a> “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Revelation 13:10</a> “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints. <a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a> Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind. <a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a> Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you. <a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/luke/22-36.htm">Luke 22:36-38</a> “Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one. / For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in Me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about Me is reaching its fulfillment.” / So they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” “That is enough,” He answered. <a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a> Then He will judge between the nations and arbitrate for many peoples. They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will no longer take up the sword against nation, nor train anymore for war. <a href="/exodus/21-12.htm">Exodus 21:12</a> Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death. <a href="/1_samuel/25-33.htm">1 Samuel 25:33</a> Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand. <a href="/2_samuel/22-48.htm">2 Samuel 22:48</a> the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, <a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Psalm 7:16</a> His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head. <a href="/psalms/37-14.htm">Psalm 37:14-15</a> The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. / But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. <a href="/psalms/140-11.htm">Psalm 140:11</a> May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence. <a href="/jeremiah/50-15.htm">Jeremiah 50:15</a> Raise a war cry against her on every side! She has thrown up her hands in surrender; her towers have fallen; her walls are torn down. Since this is the vengeance of the LORD, take out your vengeance upon her; as she has done, do the same to her.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said Jesus to him, Put up again your sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.Put.<a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Matthew 5:39</a> But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.<a href="/romans/12-19.htm">Romans 12:19</a> Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.<a href="/1_corinthians/4-11.htm">1 Corinthians 4:11,12</a> Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; … they.<a href="/matthew/23-34.htm">Matthew 23:34-36</a> Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: … <a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a> Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.<a href="/psalms/55-23.htm">Psalm 55:23</a> But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/26-38.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Die</a> <a href="/matthew/15-8.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Death</a> <a href="/matthew/26-66.htm">Die</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/4-38.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Sword</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and denied by Peter.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. In this phrase, Jesus addresses Peter, who had just drawn his sword to defend Him during His arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. This command reflects Jesus' commitment to non-violence and His understanding of His mission. The sword represents human attempts to control or alter divine plans through force. Jesus' instruction to put the sword away underscores His submission to God's will, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, where the Messiah is described as a lamb led to slaughter without resistance. This moment also highlights the contrast between earthly kingdoms, which often rely on force, and the Kingdom of God, which is established through peace and sacrifice."For all who draw the sword will die by the sword." This statement serves as a warning about the consequences of living by violence. It echoes the principle of sowing and reaping found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a>, where it is stated that a person reaps what they sow. Historically, this reflects the Roman context of the time, where insurrections and violent uprisings were common, often leading to the death of those involved. Jesus' words also align with the wisdom literature of the Old Testament, such as <a href="/proverbs/11-19.htm">Proverbs 11:19</a>, which speaks to the dangers of pursuing violence. This teaching emphasizes the futility of using violence to achieve God's purposes and points to the ultimate victory of Christ through His sacrificial death and resurrection, fulfilling prophecies like those in <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a> and <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who speaks the words in <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a>. He is the Son of God, the Messiah, who is about to be arrested and crucified. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> Although not named in this specific verse, Peter is the disciple who draws his sword to defend Jesus, cutting off the ear of the high priest's servant. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_garden_of_gethsemane.htm">The Garden of Gethsemane</a> The location where this event takes place. It is a place of prayer and betrayal, situated on the Mount of Olives. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_arresting_party.htm">The Arresting Party</a> This group includes soldiers and officials sent by the chief priests and elders to arrest Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_high_priest's_servant.htm">The High Priest's Servant</a> The individual whose ear is cut off by Peter, illustrating the immediate context of Jesus' rebuke.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_non-violence.htm">The Principle of Non-Violence</a> Jesus' command to "Put your sword back in its place" (<a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a>) emphasizes the call to non-violence and trust in God's plan. Christians are encouraged to respond to aggression with peace and faith. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a> Jesus' rebuke of Peter's action highlights the importance of trusting in God's sovereign plan, even when circumstances seem dire. Believers are reminded to rely on God's wisdom rather than their own understanding. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_violence.htm">The Consequences of Violence</a> The phrase "for all who draw the sword will die by the sword" (<a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52</a>) serves as a warning about the destructive cycle of violence. Christians are called to break this cycle through love and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_over_physical_conflict.htm">Spiritual Warfare Over Physical Conflict</a> The New Testament teaches that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Believers are encouraged to wield the "sword of the Spirit" rather than physical weapons.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/what's_'live_by_the_sword,_die_by'.htm">What does "live by the sword, die by the sword" mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_considered_a_pacifist.htm">Is Jesus considered a pacifist?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_knights_templar.htm">Who were the Knights Templar?</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_the_true_light.htm">Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(52) All they that take the sword.--St. Matthew's record is here the fullest. St. Mark reports none of the words; St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-51.htm" title="And Jesus answered and said, Suffer you thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.">Luke 22:51</a>) gives only the calming utterance, "Suffer ye thus far;" St. John (<a href="/john/18-11.htm" title="Then said Jesus to Peter, Put up your sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father has given me, shall I not drink it?">John 18:11</a>) adds to the command to put the sword into its sheath the words, "The cup which My Father hath given Me, shall I not drink it?" a manifest echo of the prayer that had been uttered before in the hour of His agony. The words which St. Matthew gives are obviously not a general rule declaring the unlawfulness of all warfare, offensive or defensive, but are limited in their range by the occasion. Resistance at that time would have involved certain destruction. More than that, it would have been fighting not for God, but against Him, because against the fulfilment of His purpose. It is, however, a natural inference from the words to see in them a warning applicable to all analogous occasions. In whatever other cause it may be lawful to use carnal weapons, it is not wise or right to draw the sword for Christ and His Truth. (Comp. <a href="/2_corinthians/10-4.htm" title="(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)">2Corinthians 10:4</a>.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 52. - Put up again thy sword into his (its) place. Christ orders Peter to sheathe his sword; but the wording is peculiar, Turn away (ἀπόστρεψον) thy sword; as if Christ would say, "The sword is none of mine; the arm of flesh and the carnal weapon are thine; turn off thy sword from the use which thou art making of it to its proper destination, to be wielded only at God's command." Then he gives a motive for this injunction. For all they that take (οἱ λαβόντες) the sword shall perish with the sword. There is a stress on the word "take," and there is an imperative force in the future, "shall perish." The Lord is speaking of those who arbitrarily and presumptuously resort to violence; and he says, "Let them feel the sword." The word was of wide application, and contained a universal truth; it was, in fact, a re-enactment of the primaeval law touching the sacredness of human life, and the penalty that ensues on its infringement (<a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Genesis 9:5, 6</a>). It enforced also the general lesson that violence and revenge effect no good end, and bring their own punishment. There is no prophecy here (as some suppose) of the destruction of the Jews at the hands of the Romans; nor is Christ intent on soothing Peter by the thought of the future retribution which awaited the enemies whom he was so eager to chastise. Such suggestions are arbitrary and unwarranted by the context. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-52.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Put Ἀπόστρεψον (Apostrepson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_654.htm">Strong's 654: </a> To turn away, pervert, remove; I restore, replace; mid: I desert, reject. From apo and strepho; to turn away or back. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. sword μάχαιράν (machairan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. back in εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. its αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. place,” τόπον (topon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5117.htm">Strong's 5117: </a> Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to him. ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. “For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. draw λαβόντες (labontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. [the] sword μάχαιραν (machairan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. will die ἀπολοῦνται (apolountai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] sword. μαχαίρῃ (machairē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. 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