John 18:11 meaning and explanation

“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

John 18:11, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus has just been arrested in the garden, and Peter has drawn a sword and cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. Jesus commands the weapon back into its sheath, refusing the armed resistance Peter offers.

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