John 18:10

Translations

Modern

Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

Traditional

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

Literal

Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchus.

Latin

Simon ergo Petrus habens gladium eduxit eum: et percussit pontificis servum, et abscidit auriculam ejus dexteram. Erat autem nomen servo Malchus.

Interlinear

Greek

English

Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

Notes

John 18:10–11

Simon Peter drew his sword: This was a short sword or long knife, usually worn with everyday clothes.
The Hebrew name Malchus means "king." John may have included this detail as a subtle wordplay pointing to the true identity of Jesus (see 18:36–37; 19:19).
Put your sword back: The mission of Jesus was not to fight for his life, but to die for ours.

John 18:1–40

Jesus finished speaking his final words to his disciples in the upper room (13:31–17:26). Jesus then left the city and went to a garden east of Jerusalem to pray. There, authorities arrested him and took him back into the city for questioning by the Jewish religious leaders. The important "hour" Jesus often mentioned throughout the Gospel had arrived (see 2:4; see also study note on 12:23).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Related verses

Mark 14:47
And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
Matthew 26:51–54
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
Luke 22:49–51
Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
John 18:26
One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?”
Luke 22:33
“Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”
Mark 14:30
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”

Parallels

Matthew 26:47–56 Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53

People

Malchus: High priest's servant whose ear was cut off by Peter Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) John, Gospel of Malchus Passion Procurator

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Love: Love for Jesus: Peter Malchus: Healed by Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Simon Peter Sword used by Peter

John 18:10

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