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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/14.htm">New International Version</a> Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/nlt/mark/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> But one of the men with Jesus pulled out his sword and struck the high priest’s slave, slashing off his ear. <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a certain one of those standing by, having drawn the sword, struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But one of the bystanders [Simon Peter] drew his sword and struck [Malchus] the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> One of those who stood by drew his sword, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And one of those who stood by drew his sword, struck the high priest&#8217s slave, and cut off his ear. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> But a certain one of them that stood by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Someone standing there pulled out a sword. He struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> But a certain one of them that stood by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> One of those standing there pulled out his sword and cut off the ear of the chief priest's servant. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> But one of those standing there drew his sword and struck at the High Priest's slave, cutting off his ear. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> But one of those standing there drew his sword and struck the high priest's servant, cutting off his ear. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> One of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the high priest's slave, cutting off his ear. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> But a certain one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and a certain one of those standing by, having drawn the sword, struck the servant of the chief priest, and took off his ear. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And a certain one of those standing by, having drawn the sword, struck the servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and a certain one of those standing by, having drawn the sword, struck the servant of the chief priest, and took off his ear. <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a certain one of them standing by, having drawn a sword, struck the chief priest's servant, and took away his ear.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> An one of them that stood by, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the chief priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then a certain one of those standing near, drawing a sword, struck a servant of the high priest and cut off his ear. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> One of the bystanders drew his sword, struck the high priest’s servant, and cut off his ear. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But one of those who stood near drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest, cutting off his ear.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But one of those who stood by drew a sword, and struck it at the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One of those who were standing drew a sword and hit the servant of The High Priest and took off his ear.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And one of those who were standing by, drew a sword, and struck the servant of the chief priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And a certain one of those standing by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And one particular person of those who stood by drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but one of those that stood by, drew his sword against a servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck a blow at the High Priest's servant, cutting off his ear. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And one of those standing by, having drawn his sword, smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear. <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And one of those that were present, drawing a sword, struck at the high priest's servant, and took off his ear. <a href="/parallel/mark/14-47.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5002" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">The Betrayal of Jesus</a> …46Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him. 47<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">And</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: heis (Adj-NMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/3936.htm" title="3936: parestēkotōn (V-RPA-GMP) -- Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid.">bystanders</a> <a href="/greek/4685.htm" title="4685: spasamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To draw (as a sword), pull. A primary verb; to draw.">drew</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3162.htm" title="3162: machairan (N-AFS) -- A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment.">sword</a> <a href="/greek/3817.htm" title="3817: epaisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To strike, smite, sting. A primary verb; to hit; specially, to sting.">and struck</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1401.htm" title="1401: doulon (N-AMS) -- (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave.">servant</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/749.htm" title="749: archiereōs (N-GMS) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">high priest,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/851.htm" title="851: apheilen (V-AIA-3S) -- To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove.">cutting off</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5621.htm" title="5621: ōtarion (N-ANS) -- An ear. Diminutive of ous; an earlet, i.e. One of the ears, or perhaps the lobe of the ear.">ear.</a> 48Jesus asked the crowd, “Have you come out with swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would an outlaw?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51</a> At this, one of Jesus’ companions drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">Luke 22:50-51</a> And one of them struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. / But Jesus answered, “No more of this!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him. <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10-11</a> 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. / “Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?” <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> 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. <a href="/zechariah/13-7.htm">Zechariah 13:7</a> 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. <a href="/john/18-26.htm">John 18:26</a> One of the high priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you with Him in the garden?” <a href="/matthew/26-52.htm">Matthew 26:52-54</a> “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?” <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Luke 22:49</a> Those around Jesus saw what was about to happen and said, “Lord, should we strike with our swords?” <a href="/john/18-4.htm">John 18:4-6</a> Jesus, knowing all that was coming upon Him, stepped forward and asked them, “Whom are you seeking?” / “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. Jesus said, “I am He.” And Judas His betrayer was standing there with them. / When Jesus said, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground. <a href="/2_samuel/20-9.htm">2 Samuel 20:9-10</a> “Are you well, my brother?” Joab asked Amasa. And with his right hand Joab grabbed Amasa by the beard to kiss him. / Amasa was not on guard against the dagger in Joab’s hand, and Joab stabbed him in the stomach and spilled out his intestines on the ground. And Joab did not need to strike him again, for Amasa was dead. Then Joab and his brother Abishai pursued Sheba son of Bichri. <a href="/1_kings/2-34.htm">1 Kings 2:34</a> So Benaiah son of Jehoiada went up, struck down Joab, and killed him. He was buried at his own home in the wilderness. <a href="/1_samuel/17-51.htm">1 Samuel 17:51</a> David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him, and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. <a href="/2_kings/11-15.htm">2 Kings 11:15</a> And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” <a href="/nehemiah/4-17.htm">Nehemiah 4:17-18</a> who were rebuilding the wall. The laborers who carried materials worked with one hand and held a weapon with the other. / And each of the builders worked with his sword strapped at his side. But the trumpeter stayed beside me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.<a href="/matthew/26-51.htm">Matthew 26:51-54</a> 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… <a href="/luke/22-49.htm">Luke 22:49-51</a> When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? … <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10,11</a> Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. 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The term "bystanders" indicates those who were not part of the arresting party but were present with Jesus. In the Gospel of John, this bystander is identified as Peter (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>). The presence of bystanders highlights the tension and confusion of the moment, as Jesus' followers were not fully aware of the unfolding events.drew his sword The act of drawing a sword suggests a readiness to defend or protect. In the cultural and historical context, carrying a sword was not uncommon for self-defense. The disciples, expecting a messianic kingdom, may have anticipated a physical confrontation. This action reflects a misunderstanding of Jesus' mission, which was not to establish an earthly kingdom through violence.and struck the servant of the high priest The servant of the high priest, identified as Malchus in <a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>, was likely part of the group sent to arrest Jesus. The high priest held significant religious authority, and his servants would have been involved in maintaining order. This act of violence against a servant of such a high-ranking official underscores the gravity of the situation and the disciples' desperation.cutting off his ear The cutting off of the ear is a specific detail that emphasizes the impulsive and defensive nature of the act. In <a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Luke 22:51</a>, Jesus heals the servant's ear, demonstrating His commitment to peace and His divine authority. This miracle serves as a testament to Jesus' teachings on non-violence and love for one's enemies, contrasting with the expectations of a militant Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/bystander.htm">Bystander</a> This refers to one of Jesus' disciples, specifically identified in other Gospels as Peter. He acts impulsively in defense of Jesus. 2. <a href="/topical/s/servant_of_the_high_priest.htm">Servant of the High Priest</a> This individual, named Malchus in the Gospel of John, is a servant of Caiaphas, the high priest. He becomes an unintended victim in the unfolding events. 3. <a href="/topical/h/high_priest.htm">High Priest</a> Caiaphas, the high priest at the time, is a central figure in the plot to arrest and ultimately crucify Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/g/garden_of_gethsemane.htm">Garden of Gethsemane</a> The location where Jesus is arrested. It is a place of prayer and betrayal, setting the stage for the events leading to the crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/e/event_of_the_arrest.htm">Event of the Arrest</a> This moment is part of the larger account of Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion. It highlights the tension and chaos of the situation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/impulsive_actions_and_their_consequences.htm">Impulsive Actions and Their Consequences</a> Peter's impulsive action serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of acting without seeking God's guidance. Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and patience in moments of crisis. <a href="/topical/j/jesus'_commitment_to_peace.htm">Jesus' Commitment to Peace</a> Jesus' refusal to endorse violence, even in His defense, underscores the Christian call to peace and non-violence. Followers of Christ are called to emulate His example of love and forgiveness. <a href="/topical/d/divine_sovereignty_and_human_plans.htm">Divine Sovereignty and Human Plans</a> Despite human attempts to control or alter events, God's sovereign plan prevails. This incident reminds believers to trust in God's ultimate plan and purpose, even when circumstances seem chaotic. <a href="/topical/h/healing_and_restoration.htm">Healing and Restoration</a> Jesus' healing of Malchus' ear (as noted in Luke) illustrates His power to restore and heal, both physically and spiritually. Christians are called to be agents of healing and reconciliation in a broken world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/is_jesus_the_true_light.htm">Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear?</a> <a href="/q/did_peter_deny_jesus_thrice.htm">Did Peter deny knowing Jesus three times?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_144,000_in_scriptures.htm">Who are the 144,000 mentioned in religious texts?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_peter_sever_malchus's_ear.htm">Why did Peter sever Malchus's ear?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 47. - But a certain one of them that stood by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear (ἀφεῖλεν αὐτοῦ τὸ ὠτίον). We learn from St. John (<a href="/john/18-10.htm">John 18:10</a>) that this was Peter. St. John also is the only evangelist who mentions the name (Malchus) of the high priest's servant. Malchus would probably be prominent amongst them. St. Luke (<a href="/luke/22-51.htm">Luke 22:51</a>) is the only evangelist who mentions the healing of the wound by our Lord. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-47.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. bystanders παρεστηκότων (parestēkotōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3936.htm">Strong's 3936: </a> Or prolonged paristano from para and histemi; to stand beside, i.e. to exhibit, proffer, recommend, substantiate; or to be at hand, aid. drew σπασάμενος (spasamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4685.htm">Strong's 4685: </a> To draw (as a sword), pull. A primary verb; to draw. [his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sword μάχαιραν (machairan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3162.htm">Strong's 3162: </a> A sword. Probably feminine of a presumed derivative of mache; a knife, i.e. Dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment. [and] struck ἔπαισεν (epaisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3817.htm">Strong's 3817: </a> To strike, smite, sting. A primary verb; to hit; specially, to sting. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1401.htm">Strong's 1401: </a> (a) (as adj.) enslaved, (b) (as noun) a (male) slave. From deo; a slave. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_851.htm">Strong's 851: </a> To take away, smite off. From apo and haireomai; to remove. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. ear. ὠτάριον (ōtarion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5621.htm">Strong's 5621: </a> An ear. 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