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John 18:10

MalchusSimon

8 “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”

9 This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

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

12 Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him.

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BSB
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
KJV
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
WEB
Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
ASV
Simon Peter therefore having a sword drew it, and struck the high priest`s servant, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant`s name was Malchus.
DARBY
Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, and smote the bondman of the high priest and cut off his right ear; and the bondman's name was Malchus.
BLB
Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. Now the servant’s name was Malchus.
ÅB
Simon Peter hadde et sverd, og han dro det ut og slo til yppersteprestens tjener og hugg det høyre øre av ham. Tjeneren hette Malkus.
OTB
Da trakk Simon Peter et sverd, slo til yppersteprestens tjener og kuttet av hans høyre øre. Tjenerens navn var Malkus.
B1930
Simon Peter hadde et sverd, og han drog det ut og slo til yppersteprestens tjener og hugg det høire øre av ham. Tjeneren hette Malkus.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 26:51–54

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

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  • Mark 14:47

    And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

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  • Luke 22:49–51

    Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”

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  • John 18:26

    One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?”

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  • Mark 14:30

    “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.”

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  • Luke 22:33

    “Lord,” said Peter, “I am ready to go with You even to prison and to death.”

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