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Berean Standard Bible

“At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.”

Matthew 26:51

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Judas has arrived in Gethsemane with a crowd armed with swords and clubs, and has identified Jesus with a kiss. They lay hands on Him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And behold, one of them that were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And one of those who were with Jesus put out his hand, and took out his sword and gave the servant of the high priest a blow, cutting off his ear.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And lo, one of those with Jesus, having stretched forth the hand, drew his sword, and having struck the servant of the chief priest, he took off his ear.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y he aquí, uno de los que estaban con Jesús, extendiendo la mano, sacó su espada, é hiriendo á un siervo del pontífice, le quitó la oreja.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

uno de los que lo acompañaban sacó una espada y de un tajo le arrancó la oreja a un siervo del sumo sacerdote.

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