KJV ORIGINAL
And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
One of the people standing there pulled out a sword and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When things got intense, someone tried to fight their way out, but violence wasn't the answer Jesus was looking for.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark, which is part of the events leading to his crucifixion in first-century Jerusalem. One of Jesus' followers reacted impulsively by drawing a sword and striking the servant of the high priest, reflecting the tension and fear among his disciples. This moment highlights the contrast between human defense and Jesus' teaching on non-violence.
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