Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

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Bible References

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Matthew 26:51
Just then, one of those who were with Jesus [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10], reached out with his sword and struck the head priest's servant [with it], shearing off his ear.
Mark 14:47
But a certain disciple that was standing nearby [i.e., Peter. See John 18:10] drew his sword and struck the head priest's servant [i.e., Malchus. See John 18:10], shearing off his ear.
John 18:10
So, Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it out and struck the head priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. Now the slave's name was Malchus.