Matthew 26:47-56

The Arrest (Mark 14:43 *, Luke 22:47). Mt. omits Judas-' request that Jesus should be led away safely, but inserts a word of Jesus to Judas (Matthew 26:50; cf. Luke 22:48). When the servant's ear is cut off. Jesus rebukes the use of force (John 18:11 gives a different reason). Lk. alone records a miracle of healing, Jn. gives the wounded man's name. With Matthew 26:52 cf. Revelation 13:10 apparently the precept (like the example) was a guiding principle of the primitive Church in time of persecution. The phrase In that hour (Matthew 26:55) picks up the story of Matthew 26:50.