Read Full ChapterThen Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then{G3767} Simon{G4613} Peter{G4074} having{G2192}{(G5723)} a sword{G3162} drew{G1670}{(G5656)} it{G846}, and{G2532} smote{G3817}{(G5656)} the high priest's{G749} servant{G1401}, and{G2532} cut off{G609}{(G5656)} his{G846} right{G1188} ear{G5621}.{G1161} The servant's{G1401} name{G3686} was{G2258}{(G5713)} Malchus{G3124}.
Strong's King James
(10) Simon Peter then, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. Now the slave's name was Melekh (King).
The F.O.G
[10] Simon Peter, burning with loyalty and fear, suddenly drew his sword and slashed at the nearest target – Malchus, the high priest's servant – cutting off his right ear in a misguided attempt at protection.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Simon Peter, therefore, having a sword, drew it, and struck the chief priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear—and the name of the servant was Malchus—
Young's Literal Translation
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