47 Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
47 And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant
47 One of the men standing there unsheathed his sword, swung, and came down on the Chief Priest's servant, lopping off the man's ear.
47 And one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.
47 But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest's slave, slashing off his ear.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 14:47
Commentary on Mark 14:43-52
(Read Mark 14:43-52)
Because Christ appeared not as a temporal prince, but preached repentance, reformation, and a holy life, and directed men's thoughts, and affections, and aims to another world, therefore the Jewish rulers sought to destroy him. Peter wounded one of the band. It is easier to fight for Christ than to die for him. But there is a great difference between faulty disciples and hypocrites. The latter rashly and without thought call Christ Master, and express great affection for him, yet betray him to his enemies. Thus they hasten their own destruction.