Verse of the Day
Author Spotlight
Loading featured author...
Report Issue
See a formatting issue or error?
Let us know →
Verse Takeaways
1
A Warning Against Misguided Zeal
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon see Peter's action as a classic example of "foolish zeal." While his loyalty was commendable, his impulsive violence was contrary to God's will. Calvin warns that zeal, no matter how sincere, becomes sinful when it's not guided by obedience to God's word. This serves as a powerful reminder for believers to ensure their passion for God is channeled through wisdom and submission, not carnal means.
See 3 Verse Takeaways
Book Overview
John
Author
Audience
Composition
Teaching Highlights
Outline
+ 5 more
See Overview
Commentaries
11
Albert Barnes
On John 18:10–11
18th Century
Theologian
The servant's name was Malchus. His name is mentioned by neither of the other evangelists, nor is it said by the other evangelists who was…
AT Robertson
On John 18:10
Having a sword (εχων μαχαιραν). It was unlawful to carry a weapon on a feast-day, but Peter had become alarmed at Christ's words a…
Charles Ellicott
On John 18:10
19th Century
Bishop
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it...—Compare to the note on Matthew 26:51. The fact is recorded by all the Evangeli…
Go Ad-Free
Go ad-free and create your own bookmark library
Charles Spurgeon
On John 18:10
19th Century
Preacher
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple: that disciple was known unto the high priest, and went in with Jesus into the pala…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 18:10
The action of Peter illustrates the curious combination of loyalty and obtuseness that characterized him. Realizing that Jesus was endangered, Pete…
John Calvin
On John 18:10
16th Century
Theologian
Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it. The Evangelist now describes the foolish zeal of Peter, who attempted to defend his Ma…
John Gill
On John 18:10
17th Century
Pastor
Then Simon Peter having a sword
Girt about him, which he either wore in common, or particularly at the feast, as the…
Matthew Henry
On John 18:1–12
17th Century
Minister
Sin began in the garden of Eden; there the curse was pronounced, and there the Redeemer was promised. In a garden, that promised Seed entered into …