NEW TESTAMENT

Matthew 26:51

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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 cut off his ear.

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Verse 51. Drew out his sword. Peter did not comprehend the meaning of what Christ had said, Luke 22:36. He that hath not a sword, let him buy one, which was no more than an intimation of the approaching danger. Now Peter, or some of them, asked, and said: Lord, shall we strike? But he struck without staying for an answer. Witham.

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