Luke 22:51

But in response, Jesus said, “Permit even this.” And when he had touched his ear, he healed him.

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In The King James Version

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

In Context

50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

52Then Jesus said to the leaders of the priests, and the magistrates of the temple, and the elders, who had come to him: “Have you gone out, as if against a thief, with swords and clubs?

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Cross References

John 18:8Jesus responded: “I told you that I am he. Therefore, if you are seeking me, permit these others to go away.”

Romans 12:21Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.

1 Peter 2:21For you have been called to this because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in his footsteps.

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54

The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →

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