Mark 14:47

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And a certain one of those standing by, having drawn the sword, struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear.

Latin

Unus autem quidam de circumstantibus educens gladium, percussit servum summi sacerdotis, et amputavit illi auriculam.

Greek

English

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

Peter tried to defend Jesus by cutting off the ear of the high priest’s slave (see John 18:10; see Luke 22:50–51).

Theme notes and profiles

John 18:10–11
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.
Luke 22:49–51
Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?”
Matthew 26:51–54
At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.