John 18:10 net — Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the…

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"Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)"

— John 18:10, NET Bible

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John 18 — Context

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Then Jesus asked them again,“Who are you looking for?” And they said,“Jesus the Nazarene.”

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Jesus replied,“I told you that I am he. If you are looking for me, let these men go.”

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He said this to fulfill the word he had spoken,“I have not lost a single one of those whom you gave me.”

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Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)

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But Jesus said to Peter,“Put your sword back into its sheath! Am I not to drink the cup that the Father has given me?”

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Jesus Before Annas Then the squad of soldiers with their commanding officer and the officers of the Jewish leaders arrested Jesus and tied him up.

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They brought him first to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.

John 18:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does John 18:10 say?
John 18:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)”
Where is John 18:10 in the Bible?
John 18:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of John, chapter 18, verse 10.
Who wrote John?
John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of John about?
John's Gospel opens not in Bethlehem but "in the beginning," declaring Jesus to be the eternal Word made flesh. Through seven sign-miracles and seven "I AM" sayings, it presents Jesus as the bread, the light, the way, and the resurrection — that we might believe and have life in his name.
What are the major themes of John?
John explores themes including Word Made Flesh, Belief, Eternal Life, I AM, Love. These themes shape the meaning and context of John 18:10.
What translation should I read John 18:10 in?
John 18:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize John 18:10?
John 18:10 reads (NET): “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, pulled it out and struck the high priest’s slave, cutting off his right ear.(Now the slave’s name was Malchus.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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