Bible Strands
Luke 22:51
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses the armed chief priests, temple officers, and elders who have just cut off a servant’s right ear during his arrest. He speaks immediately after the violent strike, halting the confrontation before his captors.
The words — ἀποκριθεὶς (apokritheis) means “Answering” and ἐᾶτε (eate) translates literally to “do allow” or “cease.” Jesus uses these terms to verbally stop the violence before physically touching and healing the wounded ear.
The thread — The pattern of halting violence with restraint runs to Romans 12:21 and 2 Corinthians 10:1, while the preservation of his followers aligns with John 17:12. These references track the same movement from armed conflict to protected preservation.
Why it lands — The text records a direct command to stop fighting followed by immediate physical healing. It requires a reader to accept that non-retaliation and restoration are the operative responses to aggression, not counter-violence.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.
Cross-references
- Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- 2 Corinthians 10:1 Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.
- John 17:12 While I was with them, I protected and preserved them by Your name, the name You gave Me. Not one of them has been lost, except the son of destruction, so that the Scripture would be fulfilled.
- John 18:8 “I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.”
- 1 Peter 2:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: