Luke 22:50

50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

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 But Jesus said to him, "Judas, are you using the kiss to give the Son of Man to his enemies?"

49 When those who were standing around him saw what was happening, they said, "Lord, should we strike them with our swords?"

50 And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

51 Jesus said, "Stop! No more of this." Then he touched the servant's ear and healed him.

52 Those who came to arrest Jesus were the leading priests, the soldiers who guarded the Temple, and the older Jewish leaders. Jesus said to them, "You came out here with swords and clubs as though I were a criminal.