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Matthew 26:51

World English Bible

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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Matthew 26:51 in other translations

And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Matthew 26:51 · American Standard Version

Matthew 26:51 in context

  1. 49Immediately he came to Jesus, and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed him.
  2. 50Jesus said to him, “Friend, why are you here?” Then they came and laid hands on Jesus, and took him.
  3. 51Behold, 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.
  4. 52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword will die by the sword.
  5. 53Or do you think that I couldn’t ask my Father, and he would even now send me more than twelve legions of angels?