John 18:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Simon Peter had a sword on him, and he pulled it out and swung at the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Peter's first instinct was to fight for Jesus, even when Jesus didn't want him to.

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Right then, one of Jesus's friends grabbed his sword and swung at the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

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Peter followed Jesus from a distance, all the way into the high priest's courtyard. He sat down with the guards and servants around the fire, trying to stay warm.

Matthew 26:58

But Peter followed Jesus from a distance all the way to the high priest's house. He slipped inside and sat down with the guards and servants, trying to blend in so he could see how this whole thing would play out.

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