Matthew 26:51-52

51 And behold, ¹one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew out his ²sword, and struck the ³slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

52 Then Jesus said to him, "Put your sword back into its place; for ⁴all those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

Cross References

• 1. Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50; John 18:10
• 2. Luke 22:38
• 3. Mark 14:47; Luke 22:50; John 18:10
• 4. Genesis 9:6; Revelation 13:10

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "extended the hand"
• [b]. Lit "took off"