When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?
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Nothing can be a greater affront or grief to the Lord Jesus, than to be betrayed by those who profess to be his followers, and say that they love him. Many instances there are, of Christ's being betrayed by those who, under the form of godliness, fight against the power of it.