Mat 26:51 And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear.
2007-03-08 09:53:06 · 4 answers · asked by Creepy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because by this point people were out to get them, and he felt he needed it for protection- the sword was hidden under his cloak. Jesus at no point in bible advocated them taking up arms or retalitating with violence in the physical sense, and in fact healed the ear seconds later. So goes the myth, at least.
2007-03-08 09:58:33 · answer #1 · answered by Jason R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peter needed it to defend himself against the wild animals that lived in the area.
2007-03-08 18:39:25 · answer #2 · answered by Mary W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protection.
Jesus evidently approved: "And they said, Lord, behold, here are two swords. And he said unto them, It is enough." Luke 22:38
2007-03-08 18:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
becuase have the bible is writen by men who feared an invisible god with whom they had no understanding
2007-03-08 18:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by kissaled 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋