When he was betrayed and arrested, Jesus displayed mildness and great self - control. Impulsively, Peter drew a sword and retaliated.
مَا كَانَ يَرُدُّ ٱلشَّتْمَ وَهُوَ يُشْتَمُ ،‏ وَلَا كَانَ يُهَدِّدُ وَهُوَ يَتَأَلَّمُ » .‏ —‏ ١ بطرس ٢ :‏ ​ ٢١ -‏ ٢٣‏ .‏