Mark 14:47

47 But one of the men that stood about, drew out a sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. [+Forsooth one of men standing about, drawing out a sword, smote the servant of the highest 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 And when he came, at once he came to him, and said [+And when he had come, anon he coming to him, saith], Master; and he kissed him.

46 And they laid hands on him, and held him.

47 But one of the men that stood about, drew out a sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. [+Forsooth one of men standing about, drawing out a sword, smote the servant of the highest priest, and cut off his ear.]

48 And Jesus answered, and said to them, As to a thief ye have gone out with swords and staves, to take me?

49 Day by day I was among you, and taught in the temple [Day by day I was at you, teaching in the temple], and ye held not me; but that the scriptures be fulfilled.