Matthew 26:50-52

New Catholic Bible

⁵⁰ Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you are here to do.” Then they came forward, seized Jesus, and placed him under arrest.

⁵¹ Suddenly, one of those who were accompanying Jesus reached for his sword, drew it, and struck a servant of the high priest, slicing off his ear. ⁵² Then Jesus said to him, “Put back your sword into its place. For all who take the sword shall die by the sword.