And one of them that stood by drew out a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

Wherefore, if thy hand offend thee, cut him off. It is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than to go, having two hands, into hell: into fire that never shall be quenched,

Likewise, if thy foot offend thee, cut him off. For it is better for thee to go halt into life, than, having two feet, to be cast into hell: into fire that never shall be quenched,

And many spread their garments in the way. Others cut down branches of the trees, and strawed them in the way.