Matthew 26:55

In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

Cross-reference

Matthew 26:47 Historical context

In Matthew 26:47, the crowd with swords and clubs arrives, directly setting up Jesus' words in verse 55.

Mark 14:48-50 is a parallel account of Jesus' arrest, with nearly identical wording about teaching in the temple and fulfillment of Scripture.

Luke 21:37 Parallel

Luke 21:37 states that Jesus taught in the temple daily, directly confirming the claim made here about His daily teaching.

Luke 22:52 Parallel

Luke 22:52 is a parallel account, recording Jesus' question to the chief priests and temple officers about coming with swords.

Luke 22:53 Parallel

Luke 22:53 continues the same arrest scene, adding 'this is your hour and the power of darkness.' It parallels the setting and statement.

John 8:2 Parallel

In John 8:2, Jesus teaches in the temple early in the morning, illustrating the public teaching he mentions when arrested.

John 18:20 Parallel

In John 18:20, Jesus repeats that he taught openly in the temple and synagogues, reinforcing his claim from the arrest scene.

John 18:21 Parallel

In John 18:21, Jesus tells the high priest to ask those who heard him, emphasizing the public nature of his teaching.

John 18:3 Parallel

In John 18:3, Judas brings a band of soldiers with weapons, matching the swords and clubs Jesus mentions.

Luke 21:38 Parallel

Luke 21:38 describes crowds coming early to hear Jesus in the temple, supporting the context of His daily teaching ministry.