Matthew 26:47-56
One of them; Peter. Twelve legions; a Roman legion varied in number in different ages. In our Saviour's time it seems to have consisted of six thousand men. The idea is, vast multitudes. Scriptures; Ps 22:1,18; Isa 53:3-10; Da 9:24-26; Zec 13:7.It must be; in order to fulfil the scriptures, and finish the work of redemption. Forsook him; this was what Jesus meant by their being offended, and what he had foretold in verse Mt 26:31.
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