Matthew 26:51

And, behold, one of those with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Revised King James 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

50And Jesus said to him, Friend, do that which you have come for. Then they came, and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.

52Then Jesus said to him, Put your sword back in its place: for all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:35Peter said to him, Though I die with you, yet I will not deny you. And all the disciples said the same.

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

Luke 22:49When those who were around him saw what was about to happen, they said to him, Lord, shall we strike with the sword?

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

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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