Matthew 26:51 meaning and explanation

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Matthew 26:51, Berean Standard Bible

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Matthew sets this scene in Gethsemane, where the armed crowd sent by the chief priests and elders has just seized Jesus. One of his companions, named elsewhere as Peter, draws a sword and cuts off the ear of the high priest's servant.

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