Luke 22:53 - Forerunner Commentary

Luke 22:53

51 But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

52 ^aThen Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and the elders who had come to Him, “Have you come out, as against a ^brobber, with swords and clubs?

53 When I was with you daily in the ^atemple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your ^bhour, and the power of darkness.”

Peter Denies Jesus, and Weeps Bitterly

54 ^aHaving arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. ^bBut Peter followed at a distance.

55 ^aNow when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

Verse Comparison: Luke 22:53

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American Standard Version
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched not forth your hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

Amplified® Bible
When I was with you day after day in the temple [enclosure], you did not stretch forth [your] hands against Me. But this is your hour--and the power [which] darkness [gives you has its way].

Contemporary English Version
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."

Darby English Version
When I was day by day with you in the temple ye did not stretch out your hands against me; but this is your hour and the power of darkness.

Good News Bible
I was with you in the Temple every day, and you did not try to arrest me. But this is your hour to act, when the power of darkness rules."

International Standard Version
While I was with you day after day in the temple, you didn't lay a hand on me. But this is your hour, when darkness reigns!"

King James Version
When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.

New American Standard Bible
"While I was with you daily in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power of darkness are yours."

New International Version
Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns."

New King James Version
When I was with you daily in the temple, you did not try to seize Me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.'

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"While I sat with you daily in the temple, you did not lay hands on Me; but this hour and the power of darkness seem to suit you well."

Young's Literal Translation
while daily I was with you in the temple, ye did stretch forth no hands against me; but this is your hour and the power of the darkness.'

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