Mark 14:47

47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting 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 So he came, and going straight to Jesus he said, "Rabbi!" and kissed Him with seeming affection;

46 whereupon they laid hands on Him and held Him firmly.

47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear.

48 "Have you come out," said Jesus, "with swords and cudgels to arrest me, as if you had to fight with a robber?

49 Day after day I used to be among you in the Temple teaching, and you never seized me. But this is happening in order that the Scriptures may be fulfilled.'