Matthew 26:51
“And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest’s, and smote off his ear.”
What does Matthew 26:51 mean?
In Matthew 26:51 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the verse reads, "And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear." This verse is a part of the account of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Sword of Misguided Zeal: Lessons from the Garden of Gethsemane
As we delve into the heart of Matthew 26:51, we find ourselves in the somber garden of Gethsemane, a place heavy with anticipation of grief and betrayal. The verse, ‘And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Boldness and Restoration in Conflict
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect deeply on the events that unfolded in the garden of Gethsemane, as portrayed in Matthew 26:51, where Your faithful disciple, in a moment of fervent yet misguided zeal, stretched out his hand to defend You. "And, behold, one…
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