Matthew 26:51

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretching out his hand, drew his sword, and striking at a servant of the high-priest, cut off his ear.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

50Then spake Jesus to him, Friend, for what purpose art thou here? Then approaching they laid hands on Jesus, and seized him.

52Then saith Jesus unto him, Return thy sword into its sheath: for all who take the sword, shall perish by the sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, Though I should die with thee, never will I deny thee. In like manner also said all the disciples.

Luke 9:55And turning to them, he reproved them, and said, Ye know not what spirit ye are of:

Luke 22:49Then when they who were about him saw what was ready to happen, they said unto him, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

John 18:36Jesus replied, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom had been of this world, then would my servants have struggled hard, that I should not have been delivered up 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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