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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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 26:51
18th Century
Theologian
One of them which were with Jesus. John informs us that this was Peter. The other evangelists concealed the name, probably becaus…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 26:51
One of them that were with Jesus (εις των μετα Ιησου). Like the other Synoptics Matthew conceals the name of Peter, probably for p…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 26:51–52
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 26:51
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…
John Calvin
On Matthew 26:51
16th Century
Theologian
And look, one of those who were with Jesus.
Luke says that all the disciples made an agreement together to fight for their Master. …
John Gill
On Matthew 26:51
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 26:47–56
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 26:47–56
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the events preparatory to the Passion were related, namely, the institution of the Sacrament and Christ’s prayer. Here, however, the Evangeli…