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John 18:9-21 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

9. This was so that the word might be fulfilled, which he said, "Of those whom you have given to me, I have not lost any of them."

10. Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it, and he struck the servant of the high priest, and he cut off his right ear. Now the name of the servant was Malchus.

11. Therefore, Jesus said to Peter: "Set your sword into the scabbard. Should I not drink the chalice which my Father has given to me?"

12. Then the cohort, and the tribune, and the attendants of the Jews apprehended Jesus and bound him.

13. And they led him away, first to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year.

14. Now Caiaphas was the one who had given counsel to the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die for the people.

15. And Simon Peter was following Jesus with another disciple. And that disciple was known to the high priest, and so he entered with Jesus into the court of the high priest.

16. But Peter was standing outside at the entrance. Therefore, the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the woman who was the doorkeeper, and he led in Peter.

17. Therefore, the woman servant keeping the door said to Peter, "Are you not also among the disciples of this man?" He said, "I am not."

18. Now the servants and attendants were standing before burning coals, for it was cold, and they were warming themselves. And Peter was standing with them also, warming himself.

19. Then the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and about his doctrine.

20. Jesus responded to him: "I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple, where all the Jews meet. And I have said nothing in secret.

21. Why do you question me? Question those who heard what I said to them. Behold, they know these things that I have said."

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