Matthew 26:51

The Betrayal of Jesus · Matthew 26:47–56
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Translations

Modern
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
Traditional
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.
Literal
And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the high priest, he cut off his ear.
Latin
Et ecce unus ex his qui erant cum Jesu, extendens manum, exemit gladium suum, et percutiens servum principis sacerdotum amputavit auriculam ejus.

Original

Greek
English
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Notes

one of Jesus’ companions: This was Peter (John 18:26).

Theme notes and profiles

Holy War Jesus’ Final Night

Events

Parallels

Mark 14:43–52 Luke 22:47–53 John 18:1–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bloody Sweat Gethsemane Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ, Teachings of Malchus Offend, Offense Passion

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Is Betrayed and Apprehended (In the Garden of Gethsemane) Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Malchus: Healed by Jesus Meekness of Jesus Peter: Cuts off the Ear of Malchus Prayer: The Prayer of Jesus, |Let This Cup Pass Away| Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Conspire to Destroy Jesus Prisoners: Jesus Sword used by Peter