26:47-51 Who struck the servant of the high priest with a sword?

Neither Matthew, Mark nor Luke tells us who did this – only John does (cp Mk 14:44-47; Lk 22:47-50 with Jn 18:10).

Peter struck the servant with a sword, completely severing his ear, but Jesus restored it to normal (cp Lk 22:51). Jesus reprimanded Peter for doing it because He did not need anyone to defend Him – God would have sent 12 legions of angels (72,000), had Jesus wanted them, but He only wanted to fulfil God’s eternal purpose in His death (cp Mt 26:52-54; Mk 14:49; Jn 18:11).

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