Luke 22:50

50 One of them struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear.

Luke 22:50 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:50

And one of them smote the servant of the high priest
The person that drew his sword, and performed this daring action, not waiting for an answer from Christ, was Peter, and the high priest's servant, that he smote, was Malchus; both which we learn from ( John 18:10 ) and cut off his right ear;
he aimed, no doubt, at his head, but missing his blow, took off his right ear. It is very likely, that this servant was very busy and forward to lay hold on Christ, and showed much virulence, and great malignity; and therefore Peter singled him out, and levelled his blow at him.

Luke 22:50 In-Context

48 Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Human One with a kiss?"

49 When those around him recognized what was about to happen, they said, "Lord, should we fight with our swords?"

50 One of them struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his right ear.

51 Jesus responded, "Stop! No more of this!" He touched the slave's ear and healed him.

52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders who had come to get him, "Have you come with swords and clubs to arrest me, as though I were a thief?