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# Do you think that I could not call ... angels?
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Jesus uses a question to remind the person with the sword that Jesus could stop those who are arresting him. Alternate translation: "Surely you know that I could call ... angels." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# Do you think
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Here "you" is singular and refers to the person with the sword. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-you]])
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# my Father
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This is an important title for God that describes the relationship between God and Jesus. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/guidelines-sonofgodprinciples]])
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# more than twelve legions of angels
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The word "legion" is a military term that refers to a group of about 6,000 soldiers. Jesus means God would send enough angels to easily stop those who are arresting Jesus. The exact number of angels is not important. Alternate translation: "more than 12 really large groups of angels" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-numbers]])
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