New International Reader's Version

John 18:10-15 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

10. Simon Peter had a sword and pulled it out. He struck the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.

11. Jesus commanded Peter, "Put your sword away! Shouldn't I drink the cup of suffering the Father has given me?"

12. Then the group of soldiers, their leader and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They tied him up

13. and brought him first to Annas. He was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest at that time.

14. Caiaphas had advised the Jews that it would be good if one man died for the people.

15. Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. The high priest knew the other disciple. So that disciple went with Jesus into the high priest's courtyard.