Luke 22:50

50 And one of them struck a blow at the High Priest's servant 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 "Judas," said Jesus, "are you betraying the Son of Man with a kiss?"

49 Those who were about Him, seeing what was likely to happen, asked Him, "Master, shall we strike with the sword?"

50 And one of them struck a blow at the High Priest's servant and cut off his right ear.

51 "Permit me thus far," said Jesus. And He touched the ear and healed it.

52 Then Jesus said to the High Priests and Commanders of the Temple and Elders, who had come to arrest Him, "Have you come out as if to fight with a robber, with swords and cudgels?