Matthew 26:51

And, behold, one of these who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword, and smote the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Montgomery 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

50"Friend, do that for which you came," said Jesus. Then they came forward and laid hands on Jesus, and arrested him.

52Then Jesus said to him. "Put back your sword into its place! for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35But Peter said to him, "Even if I must die with you, I will never deny you." And so said all the disciples.

Luke 9:55But he turned and rebuked them and said,

Luke 22:49Those who were around him, when they saw what was about to happen, said to him, "Lord, shall we strike with our swords?"

John 18:36Jesus answered him. "My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants have fought hard that I should not be handed the Jews; but in reality my kingdom is not of such origins."

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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