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[a](A)This was to fulfill what he had said, “I have not lost any of those you gave me.” 10 Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it, struck the high priest’s slave, and cut off his right ear. The slave’s name was Malchus.[b] 11 Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its scabbard. Shall I not drink the cup[c] that the Father gave me?”(B)

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  1. 18:9 The citation may refer to Jn 6:39; 10:28; or 17:12.
  2. 18:10 Only John gives the names of the two antagonists; both John and Luke mention the right ear.
  3. 18:11 The theme of the cup is found in the synoptic account of the agony (Mk 14:36 and parallels).

This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”[a](A)

10 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.)

11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup(B) the Father has given me?”

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  1. John 18:9 John 6:39