Matthew 26:51-52

26:51 But ¹  one of those with Jesus grabbed ²  his sword, drew it out, and struck the high priest’s slave, ³  cutting off his ear. 26:52 Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place! ⁴  For all who take hold of the sword will die by the sword.

[26:51]  ¹ tn Grk “And behold one.” The Greek word ἰδού (idou) has not been translated because it has no exact English equivalent here, but adds interest and emphasis (BDAG 468 s.v. 1).

[26:51]  ² tn Grk “extending his hand, drew out his sword, and struck.” Because rapid motion is implied in the circumstances, the translation “grabbed” was used.

[26:51]  ³ tn See the note on the word “slave” in 8:9.

[26:52]  ⁴ tn The translation “put your sword back in its place” for this phrase is given in L&N 85.52.