Luke 22:51

But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him.

World English Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

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

52Jesus said to the chief priests, captains of the temple, and elders, who had come against him, “Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

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Cross References

John 18:8Jesus answered, “I told you that I am he. If therefore you seek me, let these go their way,”

Romans 12:21Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Peter 2:21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

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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