Matthew 26:51

And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out a hand, drew his sword, and when he struck the bondman of the high priest, he cut off his ear.

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In The King James Version

And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.

In Context

50And Jesus said to him, Friend, why are thou here. Then having come, they threw their hands on Jesus, and seized him.

52Then Jesus says to him, Return thy sword into its place, for all those who take a sword will die by a sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35Peter says to him, Even if I must die with thee, I will, no, not deny thee. And likewise also, said all the disciples.

Luke 9:55But having turned around, he rebuked them, and said, Ye do not know what kind of spirit ye are.

Luke 22:49And when those who were around him saw what would be, they said, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

John 18:36Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world my subordinates would have fought so that I would not be delivered to the Jews, but now my kingdom is not from here.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:48-57

Christ Betrayed by Judas; The Priest's Servant Smitten by Peter; Christ Deserted by His Disciples. 47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. 48 Now he that betrayed him gave them a sign, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he: hold him fast. 49 And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him. 50 And Jesus said unto him, Friend, wherefore art thou come? Then… Read the whole commentary →

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