Joh 18:10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for John 18:10-11: 18:10-11 Simon Peter drew a short sword or a long knife that was generally worn with everyday garments. • The Hebrew name Malchus means “king,” a detail that John might have included for its wordplay on Jesus’ true identity (see 18:36-37 ; 19:19 ). • Put your sword back: Jesus’ mission was not to fight for his life, but to die for ours.

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‏ John 18:10

Summary for John 18:10-11: 18:10-11 ^a Simon Peter drew a short sword or a long knife that was generally worn with everyday garments.

• The Hebrew name Malchus means “king,” a detail that John might have included for its wordplay on Jesus’ true identity (see 18:36-37 ^b; 19:19 ^c).

• Put your sword back: Jesus’ mission was not to fight for his life, but to die for ours.