Luke 22:51
New International Version
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

New Living Translation
But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

English Standard Version
But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.

Berean Standard Bible
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus answering said, "Allow you thus far!" And having touched the ear, He healed him.

King James Bible
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

New King James Version
But Jesus answered and said, “Permit even this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

New American Standard Bible
But Jesus responded and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

NASB 1995
But Jesus answered and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

NASB 1977
But Jesus answered and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

Legacy Standard Bible
But Jesus answered and said, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched his ear and healed him.

Amplified Bible
But Jesus replied, “Stop! No more of this.” And He touched the ear and healed him.

Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus responded, “No more of this! ” And touching his ear, he healed him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Jesus responded, “No more of this!” And touching his ear, He healed him.

American Standard Version
But Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye them thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Contemporary English Version
"Enough of that!" Jesus said. Then he touched the servant's ear and healed it.

English Revised Version
But Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But Jesus said, "Stop! That's enough of this." Then he touched the servant's ear and healed him.

Good News Translation
But Jesus said, "Enough of this!" He touched the man's ear and healed him.

International Standard Version
But Jesus said, "No more of this!" So he touched the wounded man's ear and healed him.

Majority Standard Bible
But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.

NET Bible
But Jesus said, "Enough of this!" And he touched the man's ear and healed him.

New Heart English Bible
But Jesus answered and said, "No more of this" Then he touched his ear and healed him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Weymouth New Testament
"Permit me thus far," said Jesus. And He touched the ear and healed it.

World English Bible
But Jesus answered, “Let me at least do this”—and he touched his ear and healed him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Jesus answering said, “Permit thus far,” and having touched his ear, He healed him.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus answering said, "Allow you thus far!" And having touched the ear, He healed him.

Young's Literal Translation
and Jesus answering said, 'Suffer ye thus far,' and having touched his ear, he healed him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having answered said, Allow ye even to this. And having touched his ear, he healed him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Jesus answering, said: Suffer ye thus far. And when he had touched his ear, he healed him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But in response, Jesus said, “Permit even this.” And when he had touched his ear, he healed him.

New American Bible
But Jesus said in reply, “Stop, no more of this!” Then he touched the servant’s ear and healed him.

New Revised Standard Version
But Jesus said, “No more of this!” And he touched his ear and healed him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But Jesus answered and said, It is enough for the present. And he touched the ear of him who was wounded, and healed it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then Yeshua answered and he said, “Enough for now.” And he touched the ear of him who was wounded, and he healed him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And Jesus answered and said: Let this matter proceed thus far. And he touched his ear and healed him.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus responding said, Hold on until this: and touching his ear, healed him.

Haweis New Testament
Then Jesus, addressing them, said, Permit me thus far: and touching his ear, he healed him.

Mace New Testament
but Jesus oppos'd, and said, forbear, stop there, and having touch'd his ear, he healed him.

Weymouth New Testament
"Permit me thus far," said Jesus. And He touched the ear and healed it.

Worrell New Testament
But Jesus, answering, said, "Suffer ye thus far." And, touching the ear, He healed him.

Worsley New Testament
but Jesus said, Suffer ye thus far; and He touched his ear and healed him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. 51But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him. 52Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?…

Cross References
Matthew 26:52-54
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

John 18:10-11
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Mark 14:47
And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Isaiah 53:5
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

John 18:36
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

2 Corinthians 10:3-4
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Romans 12:17-21
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...

Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Isaiah 42:3
A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.

Matthew 12:20
A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

Ephesians 6:12
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Zechariah 9:9-10
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. / And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Psalm 103:3
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases,


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus answered and said, Suffer you thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.

Suffer.

John 17:12
While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.

John 18:8,9
Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: …

And he.

Romans 12:21
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul myself beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you:

1 Peter 2:21-23
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: …

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














But Jesus answered
In this phrase, we see the immediate response of Jesus to the situation at hand. The Greek word for "answered" is "ἀποκριθείς" (apokritheis), which implies a thoughtful and deliberate response. Jesus, even in moments of crisis, responds with calm authority. This reflects His divine wisdom and control over the situation, emphasizing His role as the Prince of Peace, who brings order amidst chaos.

No more of this!
This command from Jesus is a direct and authoritative cessation of violence. The Greek phrase "Ἐᾶτε ἕως τούτου" (Eate heos toutou) can be understood as a strong rebuke against further aggression. Jesus' words here highlight His commitment to non-violence and His mission of peace. Historically, this moment underscores the contrast between the expectations of a militant Messiah and the reality of Jesus' peaceful kingdom.

And He touched his ear
The act of touching is significant in the ministry of Jesus, often associated with healing and compassion. The Greek word "ἁψάμενος" (hapsamenos) indicates a gentle and intentional touch. This action demonstrates Jesus' compassion even towards those who come to arrest Him, showcasing His boundless love and mercy. It also serves as a physical manifestation of His divine power to heal and restore.

and healed him
The Greek word for "healed" is "ἰάσατο" (iasato), which means to cure or restore to health. This miraculous healing of the servant's ear is a testament to Jesus' divine authority and His power to restore what is broken. It serves as a powerful symbol of spiritual healing and redemption, pointing to the ultimate healing that Jesus offers through His sacrifice on the cross. This act of healing, even in the face of betrayal and arrest, exemplifies the grace and forgiveness that are central to the Christian faith.

(51) Suffer ye thus far.--The words and the incident are peculiar to St. Luke. We are. not told to whom the words were spoken. If to the disciples, they were a command to be patient, and to let things take their course. If, as is possible, to the servants and officers, they were a plea for His disciples--"Do not visit them with punishment for this one act." The immediate healing of the ear is in favour of the latter view, as tending to conciliation.

Verse 51. - Suffer ye thus far. The exact meaning of these words has been much debated. They probably were addressed to the company of armed men, and contained a plea for the mistaken zeal of his disciple Peter. "Excuse this resistance." And he touched his ear, and healed him. This miraculous cure of the wound inflicted by the zealous disciple is related by the physician Luke.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

answered,
Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.

“No more
Ἐᾶτε (Eate)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1439: To allow, permit, let alone, leave. Of uncertain affinity; to let be, i.e. Permit or leave alone.

of this!”
τούτου (toutou)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[He] touched
ἁψάμενος (hapsamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 680: Prop: I fasten to; I lay hold of, touch, know carnally. Reflexive of hapto; properly, to attach oneself to, i.e. To touch.

the [man’s]
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

ear
ὠτίου (ōtiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5621: An ear. Diminutive of ous; an earlet, i.e. One of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear.

[and] healed
ἰάσατο (iasato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2390: To heal, generally of the physical, sometimes of spiritual, disease. Middle voice of apparently a primary verb; to cure.

him.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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