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What did Peter do when Jesus was arrested?
John: “Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear” ([xviii, 10]).
Yet no efforts were made to arrest and punish Peter, notwithstanding he was recognized and pointed out by the kinsman of the wounded man. It may be urged that Jesus had healed the servant’s ear. This, even if true, would not have removed the guilt of the militant disciple. Had Peter really committed the deed, it is not probable that he would have visited the house of the high priest and remained in the presence of his enemies.