Luke 22:50

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And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear; and the slave’s name was Malchus.

Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.