World English Bible
Matthew 26:51
“Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.”
Verse in context — Matthew 26
49
Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, "Hail, Rabbi!" and kissed him.
50
Jesus said to him, "Friend, why are you here?" Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
51
Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
52
Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
53
Or do you think that I couldn't ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?
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