Mark 14:47

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Mark 14:45–49 · Berean Standard Bible

45 Going directly to Jesus, he said, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him.

46 Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.

47 And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

48 Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?

49 Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Matthew 26:51

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Matthew 26:52

“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword.

Matthew 26:53

Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

Matthew 26:54

But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

Luke 22:49

Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”

Luke 22:50

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

Luke 22:51

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

John 18:10

Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

John 18:11

“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”