Mark 14:47

47 One of the bystanders drew a sword and struck the high priest's slave 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 As soon as he got there, Judas said to Jesus, "Rabbi!" Then he kissed him.

46 Then they came and grabbed Jesus and arrested him.

47 One of the bystanders drew a sword and struck the high priest's slave and cut off his ear.

48 Jesus responded, "Have you come with swords and clubs to arrest me, like an outlaw?

49 Day after day, I was with you, teaching in the temple, but you didn't arrest me. But let the scriptures be fulfilled."