51And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
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And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? …
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 47-56)We are here told how the blessed Jesus was seized, and taken into custody; this followed immediately upon his agony, while he yet spake ; for from the beginning to the close of his passion he had not the least intermission or breathing-time, but deep called unto deep . His trouble hitherto was raised within himself; but now the scene is changed, now the Philistines are upon thee, thou blessed Sams…
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