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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 struck off his ear.
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Peter's Misguided Sword
Commentators unanimously identify the disciple as Peter, a fact revealed in John's Gospel. The other Gospel writers likely concealed his name for 'prudential reasons,' as he was still alive when they wrote and it could have endangered him. His action was an impulsive, violent attempt to defend Jesus, likely aiming for a more serious blow than just an ear.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
One of them which were with Jesus. John informs us that this was Peter. The other evangelists concealed the name, probably becaus…
One of them that were with Jesus (εις των μετα Ιησου). Like the other Synoptics Matthew conceals the name of Peter, probably for p…
19th Century
Anglican
One of those who were with Jesus — It is remarkable that, although all four Gospels record the fact, St. John alone ([Reference Jo…
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Baptist
A good man’s hand is never more out of place than when it is on the sword-hilt, yet there is always a tendency, even among Christians, to draw the …
Peter’s response is scarcely unexpected, especially in the light of his earlier protest of loyalty (vv.33–35). The crucial test of loyalty had arri…
16th Century
Protestant
And look, one of those who were with Jesus.
Luke says that all the disciples made an agreement together to fight for their Master. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And behold one of them who were with Jesus Either one of the three that Jesus took with him while he was in his agon…
No enemies are to be abhorred as much as those professed disciples who betray Christ with a kiss. God has no need of our services, much less of our…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…
