And Jesus answering said to him, Simon, I have somewhat to say to thee. And he saith, Teacher, say on.

But the publican, standing afar off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven; but smote his breast, saying, O God, be merciful to me a sinner!

And they who were about him, seeing what would follow, said, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?

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