Mark 14:47

47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Mark 14:47 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:47

And one of them that stood by
One of the disciples that stood by Jesus, as Judas was betraying him, and the soldiers were laying hold on him, Peter by name:

drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off
his ear;
his right ear; the servant's name was Malchus; (See Gill on Matthew 26:51).

Mark 14:47 In-Context

45 After coming, Judas immediately went to Him, saying, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him.

46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.

47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

48 And Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me, as you would against a robber?

49 "Every day I was with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me; but this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures."

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "took off"