Mark 14:47

But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

46whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

48"Have you come out," said Jesus, "with swords and cudgels to arrest me, as if you had to fight with a robber?

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Cross References

Matthew 26:51But one of those with Jesus drew his sword and struck the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

John 18:10Simon Peter, however, having a sword, drew it, and, aiming at the High Priest's servant, cut 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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