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Mark 14:47 Cross-References
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“And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.”
Mark 14:47 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 14:47
And one of them that stood by drew a sword—John 18:10 identifies this as Peter wielding a μάχαιρα (machaira, a short sword or large knife). And smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear—the violent verb ἀφαίρεω (aphaireō, "cut off, remove") describes the blow that removed Malchus's ear (John 18:10). Peter's action reveals misguided zeal attempting to defend Christ through fleshly means.The irony cuts deep: Peter defends the One who needs no defense, employs violence for the Prince of Peace, draws a sword for Him who will rebuke "all they that take the sword" (Matthew 26:52). Luke...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 14:47
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“one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand”
“they said to him”
“having a sword”