Matthew 26:51

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Just then, one of those who were with Jesus [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10], reached out with his sword and struck the head priest’s servant [with it], shearing off his ear.

Cross References

Matthew 26:35

Peter replied to Him, “Even if I have to die with you, still I will not deny [knowing] you.” And all [the rest of] the disciples said the same thing.

Mark 14:47

But a certain disciple who was standing nearby [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10] drew his sword and struck the head priest’s servant [i.e., Malchus. See John 18:10], shearing off his ear.

Luke 9:55

But He turned to them and spoke sternly. {Some manuscripts add} “You do not know what kind of a spirit you represent,

John 18:36

Jesus answered him; “My kingdom does not belong to this world. If it did, then my servants [i.e., disciples] would fight to keep me from being turned over to the Jews. But now my kingdom does not belong here.” [i.e., Jesus’ kingdom was not based on physical, but spiritual principles].

2 Corinthians 10:4

For the weapons of our warfare are not like the world’s [i.e., which rely on human ingenuity and unspiritual principles], but they are empowered by God to overthrow [Satanic] fortifications.