But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Mark 14:47 in context
Mark 14:44–50
44
Now he who betrayed him had given them a sign, saying, “Whomever I will kiss, that is he. Seize him, and lead him away safely.”
46
They laid their hands on him and seized him.
47
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But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
48
Jesus answered them, “Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to seize me?
49
I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me. But this is so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled.”
50
They all left him, and fled.
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