Matthew 26:52 "Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. "For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

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New International Version
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

New Living Translation
“Put away your sword,” Jesus told him. “Those who use the sword will die by the sword.

English Standard Version
Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place. For all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Berean Standard Bible
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Berean Literal Bible
Then Jesus says to him, "Return your sword into its place; for all those having taken the sword, will perish by the sword.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

New American Standard Bible
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.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
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.

Legacy Standard Bible
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.

Amplified Bible
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.

Christian Standard Bible
Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Jesus told him, “Put your sword back in its place because all who take up a sword will perish by a sword.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
But Jesus told him, "Put your sword away. Anyone who lives by fighting will die by fighting.

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword away! All who use a sword will be killed by a sword.

Good News Translation
"Put your sword back in its place," Jesus said to him. "All who take the sword will die by the sword.

International Standard Version
Jesus told him, "Put your sword back in its place! Everyone who uses a sword will be killed by a sword.

Majority Standard Bible
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will perish by the sword.

NET Bible
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.

New Heart English Bible
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Weymouth New Testament
"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.

World English Bible
Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Then Jesus says to him, “Turn back your sword to its place; for all who took the sword will perish by the sword;

Berean Literal Bible
Then Jesus says to him, "Return your sword into its place; for all those having taken the sword, will perish by the sword.

Young's Literal Translation
Then saith Jesus to him, 'Turn back thy sword to its place; for all who did take the sword, by the sword shall perish;

Smith's Literal Translation
Then says Jesus to him, Turn back thy sword to its place: for all they having taken the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Catholic Translations

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

New American Bible
Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its sheath, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then Jesus said to him, Return the sword to its place; for all who take swords will die by swords.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then Yeshua said to him, “Return the sword to its place, for all of those who take up swords will die by swords.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Then Jesus said to him: Put back your sword into its place; for all that take the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Godbey New Testament
Then Jesus says to him, Turn away thy sword into its place; for all taking the sword shall perish by the sword.

Haweis New Testament
Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Mace New Testament
but Jesus said to him, put up your sword in its place: for all that take to the sword, shall perish by the sword.

Weymouth New Testament
"Put back your sword again," said Jesus, "for all who draw the sword shall perish by the sword.

Worrell New Testament
Then saith Jesus to him, "Return your sword to its place; for all taking a sword will perish by a sword.

Worsley New Testament
Then said Jesus to him, Put up thy sword into it's place; for they that take the sword shall perish by the sword:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Betrayal of Jesus
…51At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. 52“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. 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?…

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Cross References

John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Revelation 13:10
“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.

Genesis 9:6
Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.

Proverbs 20:22
Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.

Romans 12:19
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.”

1 Peter 2:23
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.

Luke 22:36-38
“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.

Isaiah 2:4
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.

Exodus 21:12
Whoever strikes and kills a man must surely be put to death.

1 Samuel 25:33
Blessed is your discernment, and blessed are you, because today you kept me from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.

2 Samuel 22:48
the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,

Psalm 7:16
His trouble recoils on himself, and his violence falls on his own head.

Psalm 37:14-15
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.

Psalm 140:11
May no slanderer be established in the land; may calamity hunt down the man of violence.

Jeremiah 50:15
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.

Treasury of Scripture

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.

Matthew 5:39
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.

Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

1 Corinthians 4:11,12
Even unto this present hour we both hunger, and thirst, and are naked, and are buffeted, and have no certain dwellingplace; …

they.

Matthew 23:34-36
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: …

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: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.

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Matthew 26

1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.

Berean Study Bible

Put your sword back in its place
This phrase is a direct command from Jesus to Peter, who had just drawn his sword in an attempt to defend Jesus from being arrested. The Greek word for "sword" is "μάχαιρα" (machaira), which refers to a short sword or dagger, commonly used in the first century. This command highlights Jesus' commitment to non-violence and His understanding of the divine plan. Historically, swords were symbols of power and authority, but Jesus' instruction to put it away signifies a rejection of worldly power in favor of spiritual authority. This moment underscores the principle that the Kingdom of God is not advanced through physical force but through spiritual means.

Jesus said to him
The speaker here is Jesus, addressing Peter. The context is crucial as it occurs during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus' words are authoritative and corrective, emphasizing His role as the teacher and leader. The use of direct speech indicates the importance of the message and the immediacy of the situation. Jesus' calm and composed demeanor in the face of betrayal and arrest contrasts with the impulsive reaction of Peter, teaching a lesson in divine patience and trust in God's plan.

for all who draw the sword
This phrase introduces a universal principle. The Greek word for "draw" is "λαμβάνω" (lambanō), meaning to take or receive. The act of drawing the sword symbolizes taking justice into one's own hands. Historically, this reflects the common practice of self-defense and retribution in ancient times. However, Jesus is teaching that reliance on violence leads to a cycle of violence. This principle is consistent with the broader biblical teaching that vengeance belongs to God (Romans 12:19).

will die by the sword
The phrase concludes with a sobering warning. The Greek word for "die" is "ἀποθνῄσκω" (apothnēskō), which means to perish or be destroyed. This is a proverbial statement reflecting the idea that those who live by violence will ultimately be consumed by it. It echoes the Old Testament principle found in Genesis 9:6, "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed." Jesus is emphasizing the futility and destructive nature of violence, pointing to a higher moral standard that His followers are called to uphold.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(52) All they that take the sword.--St. Matthew's record is here the fullest. St. Mark reports none of the words; St. Luke (Luke 22:51) gives only the calming utterance, "Suffer ye thus far;" St. John (John 18:11) 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. 2Corinthians 10:4.)

Pulpit Commentary

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 (Genesis 9:5, 6). 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.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

“Put
Ἀπόστρεψον (Apostrepson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 654: 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
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

sword
μάχαιράν (machairan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3162: A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.

back in
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: 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
Strong's 846: 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
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

said
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (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
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

“For
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: 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
Strong's 3588: 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
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

[the] sword
μάχαιραν (machairan)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3162: 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
Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.

by
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: 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
Strong's 3162: A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.

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