John 18:10
“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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Simon Peter having a sword,.... Girt about him, which he either wore in common, or particularly at the feast, as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870John 18:10-11
See the notes at Mat 26:51-52. The servant’s name was Malchus - His name is mentioned by neither of the other…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Having a sword - See the note on Luk 22:36.
Cut off his right ear - He probably designed to have cloven his scull in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 18:1-12
The hour was now come that the captain of our salvation, who was to be made perfect by sufferings, should engage the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Then Simon Peter Simon Peter therefore (Joh 18:18), because he -saw what would follow" (Luk 22:49). All four Evangelists…
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