Matthew 26:51
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then said Jesus unto him,.... That is, unto Peter,
put up again thy sword into its place, or sheath. This Christ said not only to rebuke Peter for his rashness, but to soften the minds of the…
The account of Jesus’ being betrayed by Judas is recorded by all the evangelists. See Mar 14:43-52; Luk 22:47-53; Joh 18:2-12. Mat 26:47 Judas, one of the twelve, came - This was done while Jesus was…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
one of them This was St Peter, named by St John, but not by the earlier Evangelists, probably from motives of prudence.
his sword Probably a short sword or dirk, worn in the belt.
a servant Rather,…
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