Mark 14:47
But a certain one of those who were near took out his sword, and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.
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46And they put their hands on him, and took him.
48And Jesus said to them, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks to take me?
Cross References
Matthew 26:51And one of those who were with Jesus put out his hand, and took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.
John 18:10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, took it out and gave the high priest's servant a blow, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
Matthew Henry on Mark 14:44-53
The Treachery of Judas. 43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. 44 And he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that same is he; take him, and lead him away safely. 45 And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him. 46 And they laid their hands on him, and took him. 47 And one of them… Read the whole commentary →