Luke 22:50
New International Version
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

New Living Translation
And one of them struck at the high priest’s slave, slashing off his right ear.

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

Berean Standard Bible
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

Berean Literal Bible
And a certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

King James Bible
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

New King James Version
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

New American Standard Bible
And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

NASB 1995
And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

NASB 1977
And a certain one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

Legacy Standard Bible
And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

Amplified Bible
And one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

Christian Standard Bible
Then one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then one of them struck the high priest’s slave and cut off his right ear.

American Standard Version
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.

Contemporary English Version
One of the disciples even struck at the high priest's servant with his sword and cut off the servant's right ear.

English Revised Version
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of the disciples cut off the right ear of the chief priest's servant.

Good News Translation
And one of them struck the High Priest's slave and cut off his right ear.

International Standard Version
Then one of them struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear.

Majority Standard Bible
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear.

NET Bible
Then one of them struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his right ear.

New Heart English Bible
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Webster's Bible Translation
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

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

World English Bible
A certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And a certain one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear,

Berean Literal Bible
And a certain one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

Young's Literal Translation
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the chief priest, and took off his right ear,

Smith's Literal Translation
And a certain one of them struck a servant of the chief priest, and took away his right ear.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his right ear.

New American Bible
And one of them struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.

New Revised Standard Version
Then one of them struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his right ear.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And one of them struck the servant of The High Priest and took off his right ear.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And a certain one of them struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his right ear.

Godbey New Testament
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Haweis New Testament
And one of them struck at a servant of the high-priest, and cut off his right ear.

Mace New Testament
and one of them struck a servant of the high priest, and slash'd off his right ear.

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

Worrell New Testament
And a certain one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his right ear.

Worsley New Testament
And one of them smote the high priest's servant and cut off his right ear:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Betrayal of Jesus
49Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” 50And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. 51But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:51
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

Mark 14:47
And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.

John 18:10
Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.

Zechariah 13:7
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.

John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Matthew 26:52-54
“Put your sword back in its place,” Jesus said to him. “For all who draw the sword will die by the sword. / Are you not aware that I can call on My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? / But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”

Mark 14:48-49
Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw? / Every day I was with you, teaching in the temple courts, and you did not arrest Me. But this has happened that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.”

John 18:8-9
“I told you that I am He,” Jesus replied. “So if you are looking for Me, let these men go.” / This was to fulfill the word He had spoken: “I have not lost one of those You have given Me.”

John 18:36
Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world; if it were, My servants would fight to prevent My arrest by the Jews. But now My kingdom is not of this realm.”

Psalm 22:16
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.

Isaiah 50:6
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Matthew 5:39
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;

Romans 12:19
Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”


Treasury of Scripture

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.

Matthew 26:51-54
And, behold, one of them which were with Jesus stretched out his hand, and drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear…

Mark 14:47
And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.

John 18:10,11
Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus…

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














And one of them
This phrase refers to one of Jesus' disciples. In the broader context of the Gospels, this individual is identified as Peter (John 18:10). The impulsive nature of Peter is well-documented throughout the New Testament, showcasing his fervent, albeit sometimes misguided, loyalty to Jesus. This moment is a testament to the human tendency to react with violence when faced with fear or perceived injustice, contrasting with Jesus' teachings of peace and forgiveness.

struck
The Greek word used here is "πάταξεν" (pataxen), which means to strike or hit. This action is significant as it represents a physical manifestation of the spiritual battle taking place. The act of striking is a common human response to threat, yet it stands in stark contrast to the spiritual weapons of prayer and faith that Jesus advocates. This moment serves as a reminder of the tension between human instinct and divine instruction.

the servant of the high priest
The servant, identified in John 18:10 as Malchus, represents the religious authority of the time. The high priest was a significant figure in Jewish society, responsible for maintaining religious order and tradition. The servant's presence at Jesus' arrest highlights the involvement of religious leaders in the events leading to the crucifixion. This incident underscores the conflict between Jesus' revolutionary message and the established religious order.

cutting off
The phrase "cutting off" is translated from the Greek "ἀφεῖλεν" (apheilen), meaning to take away or remove. This violent act of removal symbolizes the broader theme of separation and division that sin causes between humanity and God. It also foreshadows the ultimate act of reconciliation that Jesus would accomplish through His death and resurrection, healing the divide between God and man.

his right ear
The detail of the "right ear" is significant. In biblical symbolism, the right side often represents power and authority. The ear is a symbol of hearing and obedience. By cutting off the right ear, Peter inadvertently attacks the servant's ability to hear and respond to authority. This act can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual deafness that prevents individuals from hearing and understanding God's word. Jesus' subsequent healing of the ear (Luke 22:51) illustrates His power to restore and redeem, emphasizing His mission to heal both physical and spiritual brokenness.

(50-53) And one of them.--See Notes on Matthew 27:52-56; Mark 14:47-49. It will be remembered that all the four Gospels relate the incident, but that St. John alone gives the name of the disciple. It is possibly characteristic of St. Luke's technical accuracy that he uses the diminutive form of "ear," as if part only were cut off. In Deuteronomy 15:17 it seems to be applied specially to the fleshy lobe of the ear.

Verse 50. - And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. The name of the disciple who smote the servant of the high priest is given by St. John: it was Peter. He gives, too, the servant's name, Malchus. John wrote many years later, when Jerusalem had long ceased to exist; Peter, too, had passed away. Before this incident, St. John relates how the Roman and Jewish guards "went backward, and fell to the ground." What overawed the party of armed men is un-certain-whether some supernatural or merely a natural cause; possibly something of majesty in the Lord's appearance impelled these men to retire and reverently to salute him they were ordered to seize. St. John mentions this to show that it was of his own free will that he rendered himself up.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

them
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

struck
ἐπάταξεν (epataxen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3960: To smite, strike (as with a sword), smite to death, afflict. Probably prolongation from paio; to knock.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

servant
δοῦλον (doulon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1401: (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.

of the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

high priest,
ἀρχιερέως (archiereōs)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

cutting off
ἀφεῖλεν (apheilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 851: To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove.

his
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

right
δεξιόν (dexion)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.

ear.
οὖς (ous)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3775: (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.


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