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“Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.
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Jesus Arrested
While he was still speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, arrived. With him was a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests and the elders of the people.
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With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
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“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him, “for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.
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In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me.
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Jesus Arrested
Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders.
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Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
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“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
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so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
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They will fall by the sword and will be taken as prisoners to all the nations. Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
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He said to them, “But now if you have a purse, take it, and also a bag; and if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one.
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The disciples said, “See, Lord, here are two swords.” “That’s enough!” he replied.
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When Jesus’ followers saw what was going to happen, they said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
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Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders, who had come for him, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come with swords and clubs?
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Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)
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Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”
