Luke 22:50

50 One of the disciples cut off the right ear of the chief priest's servant.

Luke 22:50 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:50

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest
The person that drew his sword, and performed this daring action, not waiting for an answer from Christ, was Peter, and the high priest's servant, that he smote, was Malchus; both which we learn from ( John 18:10 ) and cut off his right ear;
he aimed, no doubt, at his head, but missing his blow, took off his right ear. It is very likely, that this servant was very busy and forward to lay hold on Christ, and showed much virulence, and great malignity; and therefore Peter singled him out, and levelled his blow at him.

Luke 22:50 In-Context

48 Jesus said to him, "Judas, do you intend to betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"

49 The men who were with Jesus saw what was going to happen. So they asked him, "Lord, should we use our swords to fight?"

50 One of the disciples cut off the right ear of the chief priest's servant.

51 But Jesus said, "Stop! That's enough of this." Then he touched the servant's ear and healed him.

52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple guards, and leaders who had come for him, "Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?