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Luke 22:50 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 22:50 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 50 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.”
Luke 22:50 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 22:50
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. John's Gospel identifies this disciple as Peter and the servant as Malchus (John 18:10). The Greek afeilen to ous autou to dexion (ἀφεῖλεν τὸ οὖς αὐτοῦ τὸ δεξιόν, 'took off his right ear') indicates a deliberate slash aimed at the head. Peter, a fisherman trained in knife-work, likely aimed to kill but only struck the ear. The dexion (right ear) detail suggests eyewitness testimony—such specificity serves no theological purpose but authenticates the account.Peter's action embodies misguided zeal—courage without wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 22:50
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“having a sword”
“and struck the servant of the high priest”
“one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand”
“but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds”
“beloved”