Matthew 26:51

And behold one of them that were with Jesus, stretching forth his hand, drew out his sword: and striking the servant of the high priest, cut off his ear.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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, whereto art thou come? Then they came up, and laid hands on Jesus, and held him.

52Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35Peter saith to him: Yea, though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee. And in like manner said all the disciples.

Luke 9:55And turning, he rebuked them, saying: You know not of what spirit you are.

Luke 22:49And they that were about him, seeing what would follow, said to him: 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 servants would certainly strive that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now my kingdom is not from hence.

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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