Matthew 26:51
Matthew 26:51 Meaning and Explanation
“And, 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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What Does Matthew 26:51 Mean?
One of the companions of Jesus -- named in the Gospel of John as Peter -- draws a sword and strikes, severing the ear of the servant of the high priest.
The sword keeps the vow Peter could not keep by faith: he is ready to fight for Jesus, just not to trust His way. Violence in defense of Christ misunderstands Christ. Luke records that Jesus healed the wounded man -- His last miracle before the cross, given to one who came to arrest Him.
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What does Matthew 26:51 mean?
One of the disciples draws a sword and cuts off the ear of the servant of the high priest.