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John 18:10 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for John 18:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 18 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
John 18:10 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 18:10
"Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it" (Σίμων οὖν Πέτρος ἔχων μάχαιραν/Simōn oun Petros echōn machairan)—the insertion of Peter's full name and the participle "having" emphasizes his preparedness and initiative. The μάχαιρα (machaira) was a short sword or large knife, likely the weapon Jesus told them to procure in Luke 22:36-38. Peter's action was impulsive, violent, and completely contrary to Jesus's kingdom teaching.The verb ἔπαισεν (epaisen, "smote") indicates a striking blow, and "cut off his right ear" (ἀπέκοψεν αὐτοῦ τὸ ὠτάριον τὸ δεξιόν/apekopsen autou to ōtarion to dexion) shows Pe...
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Cross-References for John 18:10
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“and struck the servant of the high priest”
“one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand”
“they said to him”
“being a relative of him whose ear Peter had cut off”
“Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death!”
“Most certainly I tell you, that you today, even this night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny me three times.”