John 18:8-11 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

8. This time Jesus replied, “I have already told you that I am Jesus. If I am the one you are looking for, let these others go.

9. Then everything will happen, just as I said, ‘I did not lose anyone you gave me.’ ”

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

11. Jesus told Peter, “Put your sword away. I must drink from the cup that the Father has given me.”

John 18