Mark 14:47

But one of the men that stood about, drew out a sword, and smote the servant of the highest priest (or and struck the servant of the High Priest), and cut off his ear.

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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

46And they laid hands on him, and held him.

48And Jesus answered, and said to them, As to a thief ye have gone out with swords and staves, to take (hold of) me? (And Jesus answered, and said to them, Like for a thief ye have gone out with swords and bats, or clubs, to seize me?)

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Cross References

Matthew 26:51And lo! one of them that were with Jesus, stretched out his hand, and drew out his sword; and he smote the servant of the prince of (the) priests (or and he struck the servant of the High Priest), and cut off his ear.

John 18:10Therefore Simon Peter had a sword, and drew it out, and smote the servant of the bishop (or and struck the servant of the High Priest), and cut off his right ear. And the name of the servant 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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