John 18:26

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One of the servants of the high priest, being his kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and struck the chief priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. And the name to the servant was Malchus.

The lip of truth shall be prepared forever: and the tongue of falsehood while I shall wink.

And a little after, those standing, having come near, said to Peter, Truly thou also art of them; for also thy speech makes thee manifest.

And after a little, again they standing by said to Peter, Truly thou art of them: for thou art a Galilean, and thy speech is like.

And about the space of one hour a certain other assured himself, saying, Of a truth this also was with him: for he is a Galilean.

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and struck the chief priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. And the name to the servant was Malchus.

Then comes Simon Peter following him, and he came into the tomb, and sees the linen bandages lying,

And having seen a certain one injured, he defended, and did vengeance for him harassed, having struck the Egyptian,