There was in the time of Herod, the king of Judaea, a priest of the name of Zechariah, belonging to the class of Abijah. He had a wife who was a descendant of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.

He ordered him to tell no one. "But go," He said, "show yourself to the Priest, and make the offering for your purification which Moses appointed, as evidence for them."

Now a priest happened to be going down that way, and on seeing him passed by on the other side.

And one of them struck a blow at the High Priest's servant and cut off his right ear.

And they arrested Him and led Him away, and brought Him to the High Priest's house, while Peter followed a good way behind.