Add parallel Print Page Options

This was to show the truth of what Jesus said earlier: “I have not lost anyone you gave me.”

10 Simon Peter had a sword, which he pulled out. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword back in its place! I must drink from the cup[a] the Father has given me.”

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. John 18:11 cup A symbol of suffering. Jesus used the idea of drinking from a cup to mean accepting the suffering he would face in the terrible events that were soon to come.

Bible Gateway Recommends

ERV Paperback Bible, Case of 28
ERV Paperback Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $195.72
Our Price: $139.72
Save: $56.00 (29%)
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $9.49
Save: $1.50 (14%)
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Russian City Bible ERV-RU--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV)
Swahili New Testament Easy to Read Version (ERV)
Retail: $5.00
Our Price: $4.19
Save: $0.81 (16%)
PDT Flexcover Bible, Case of 24
PDT Flexcover Bible, Case of 24
Retail: $215.76
Our Price: $159.99
Save: $55.77 (26%)