King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
One of the servants of the high priest, being [his] kinsman whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
Complete Jewish Bible:
One of the slaves of the cohen hagadol, a relative of the man whose ear Kefa had cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you with him in the grove of trees?”
Berean Standard Bible:
One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?”
American Standard Version:
One of the servants of the high priest, being a kinsman of him whose ear Peter cut off, saith, Did not I see thee in the garden with him?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
One{G1520} of{G1537} the servants{G1401} of the high priest{G749}, being{G5607} his kinsman{G4773} whose{G3739} ear{G5621} Peter{G4074} cut off{G609}, saith{G3004}, Did{G1492} not{G3756} I{G1473} see{G1492} thee{G4571} in{G1722} the garden{G2779} with{G3326} him{G846}?
Cross-References (KJV):
John 18:10
- Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
John 18:1
- ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples.
Matthew 26:73
- And after a while came unto [him] they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art [one] of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.
Luke 22:59
- And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this [fellow] also was with him: for he is a Galilaean.
Luke 22:60
- And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
Mark 14:70
- And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art [one] of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth [thereto].
Mark 14:71
- But he began to curse and to swear, [saying], I know not this man of whom ye speak.
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Commentary for John 18:26
John 18:26 is a part of the narrative describing the events following Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane. The verse specifically highlights a moment during Peter's denial of Jesus, which is a significant theme in the Passion of Christ. After Jesus is taken into custody, Peter follows at a distance and enters the courtyard of the high priest. There, he denies knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crows, fulfilling Jesus' prediction.
In this particular verse, the servant of the high priest, who is also the relative of Malchus (the man whose ear Peter had cut off during Jesus' arrest), recognizes Peter. He questions Peter about his presence in the garden with Jesus, suggesting that he witnessed Peter with Jesus during the arrest. This confrontation adds to the tension and drama of the scene, emphasizing the gravity of Peter's denial despite his earlier boldness in defense of Jesus.
The historical context of this verse is set during the Roman occupation of Judea, where the Jewish authorities often collaborated with the Roman government to maintain their own power and influence. The high priest at this time, Caiaphas, was a key political and religious figure, and his servants would have been part of the temple guard or other officials associated with the temple in Jerusalem.
The themes present in this verse include betrayal, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the human frailty of Jesus' disciples. Peter's denial contrasts sharply with his earlier declaration of loyalty and underscores the fear and confusion that gripped the disciples in the face of Jesus' impending crucifixion. Despite these moments of weakness, the narrative ultimately leads to the resurrection and the restoration of Peter, who becomes a pillar of the early Christian church. This verse, therefore, captures a moment of crisis that precedes the ultimate redemption and transformation of Peter and the other disciples.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G1520
There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἷς
Transliteration: heîs
Pronunciation: hice
Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς. - Strong's Number: G1537
There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐκ
Transliteration: ek
Pronunciation: ex
Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion. - Strong's Number: G1401
There are 119 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: δοῦλος
Transliteration: doûlos
Pronunciation: doo'-los
Description: from δέω; a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency):--bond(-man), servant. - Strong's Number: G749
There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀρχιερεύς
Transliteration: archiereús
Pronunciation: ar-khee-er-yuce'
Description: from ἀρχή and ἱερεύς; the high-priest (literally, of the Jews, typically, Christ); by extension a chief priest:--chief (high) priest, chief of the priests. - Strong's Number: G5607
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὤν
Transliteration: ṓn
Pronunciation: on
Description: present participle of εἰμί; being:--be, come, have. - Strong's Number: G4773
There are 12 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: συγγενής
Transliteration: syngenḗs
Pronunciation: soong-ghen-ace'
Description: from σύν and γένος; a relative (by blood); by extension, a fellow countryman:--cousin, kin(-sfolk, -sman). - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G5621
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὠτίον
Transliteration: ōtíon
Pronunciation: o-tee'-on
Description: diminutive of οὖς; an earlet, i.e. one of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear:--ear. - Strong's Number: G4074
There are 157 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Πέτρος
Transliteration: Pétros
Pronunciation: pet'-ros
Description: apparently a primary word; a (piece of) rock (larger than λίθος); as a name, Petrus, an apostle:--Peter, rock. Compare Κηφᾶς. - Strong's Number: G609
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀποκόπτω
Transliteration: apokóptō
Pronunciation: ap-ok-op'-to
Description: from ἀπό and κόπτω; to amputate; reflexively (by irony) to mutilate (the privy parts):--cut off. Compare κατατομή. - Strong's Number: G3004
There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: λέγω
Transliteration: légō
Pronunciation: leg'-o
Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter. - Strong's Number: G1492
There are 626 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: εἴδω
Transliteration: eídō
Pronunciation: i'-do
Description: a primary verb; used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent ὀπτάνομαι and ὁράω; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know:--be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare ὀπτάνομαι. - Strong's Number: G3756
There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: οὐ
Transliteration: ou
Pronunciation: ookh
Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος. - Strong's Number: G1473
There are 334 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐγώ
Transliteration: egṓ
Pronunciation: eg-o'
Description: a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic):--I, me. For the other cases and the plural see ἐμέ, ἐμοί, ἐμοῦ, ἡμᾶς, ἡμεῖς, ἡμῖν, ἡμῶν, etc. - Strong's Number: G4571
There are 179 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σέ
Transliteration: sé
Pronunciation: seh
Description: accusative case singular of σύ; thee:--thee, thou, X thy house. - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G2779
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: κῆπος
Transliteration: kēpos
Pronunciation: kay'-pos
Description: of uncertain affinity; a garden:--garden. - Strong's Number: G3326
There are 445 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μετά
Transliteration: metá
Pronunciation: met-ah'
Description: a primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between ἀπό or ἐκ and εἰς or πρός; less intimate than ἐν and less close than σύν):--after(-ward), X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-)on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-)to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. - Strong's Number: G846
There are 3776 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: αὐτός
Transliteration: autós
Pronunciation: ow-tos'
Description: from the particle (perhaps akin to the base of ἀήρ through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward); the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative ἑαυτοῦ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons:--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare αὑτοῦ.