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Luke 22:50

New International Version

And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

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Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”

But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.

The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.