Matthew 26:51

And, behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and striking the servant of the high priest took off his ear.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

52Then says Jesus to him: Put back thy sword into its place; for all they who take the sword shall perish with the sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35Peter says to him: Even though I should die with thee, I will not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Luke 9:55And he turned, and rebuked them, and said: Ye know not[9:55] of what spirit ye are.

Luke 22:49And they who were about him, seeing what would follow, said to him: Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

John 18:36Jesus answered: My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might not be delivered up to the Jews; but now is my kingdom 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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