Matthew 26:51
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.”
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“At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And lo, one of those with Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the chief priest, he took off his ear.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Matthew 26:51 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:35Peter replied, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the other disciples said the same thing.
- Mark 14:47And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
- Luke 9:55But Jesus turned and rebuked them.
- Luke 22:36“Now, however,” He told them, “the one with a purse should take it, and likewise a bag; and the one without a sword should sell his cloak and buy one.
- Luke 22:49Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
- John 18:10Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
- John 18:36Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”
- 2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
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