New Testament
Malchus
A servant of the high priest whose ear was cut off by Peter during the arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane.
Malchus was the high priest's servant present during the arrest of Jesus. He is significant as the recipient of Jesus' final miracle before the crucifixion, where the Lord healed his severed ear. This event highlights Jesus' authority and compassion even while facing his own betrayal and arrest.
In the text
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- First appears
- John 18:10
- Last appears
- John 18:10
Where Malchus appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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