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John 18:7-11 New International Version (NIV)

7. Again he asked them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said.

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

9. This happened so that the words he had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”

10. Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.)

11. Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”

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