1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou, that I cannot ask my Father, and he will give me presently, more than twelve legions of Angels?

More than twelve legions of angels. A legion was computed about 6,000. (Witham) --- These would amount to 72,000; but our Lord means no more than a great number.