Mark 14:47

But one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

In Context

46Then they took hold of Jesus and arrested him.

48Then Jesus said to them, “Have you come out to arrest me with swords and clubs as you would against a robber?

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Cross References

Matthew 26:51And behold, one of the men with Jesus stretched out his hand, drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

John 18:10Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, 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 →

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