John 18:10

“Then Simon Peter having a sword, etc.] Girt about him, which he either wore in common, or particularly at the feast, as the Galilaeans are said to do, to preserve them from thieves and wild beasts by the way; or was one of the two the disciples had with them in the garden; or what Peter purposely furnished himself with to defend his master, taking a hint from what was said by him, (<422236>Luke 22:36); drew it; before Christ could give an answer to the question put by his disciples, whether they should smite or not, (<422249>Luke 22:49); being encouraged thereunto by what Christ said, (<422238>Luke 22:38); or by what he had just done in, striking the man to the ground; and being provoked by…”

“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--None of the other Evangelists mention the name either of the ardent disciple or of his victim. John being "known to the high priest" (Joh 18:15), the mention of the servant's name by him is quite natural, and an interesting mark of truth in a small matter. As to the right ear, specified both here and in Luke (Luk 22:50), the man was "likely foremost of those who advanced to seize Jesus, and presented himself in the attitude of a combatant; hence his right side would be exposed to attack. The blow of Peter was evidently aimed vertically at his head"…”

“See the notes at Matthew 26:51-52. The servant’s name was Malchus - His name is mentioned by neither of the other evangelists, nor is it said by the other evangelists who was the disciple that gave the blow. It is probable that both Peter and the servant were alive when the other gospels were written. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Then Simon Peter - No other evangelist names him. Nor could they safely. But St. John, writing after his death, might do it without any such inconvenience. John 18:13”

“18:10-11 Simon Peter drew a short sword or a long knife that was generally worn with everyday garments. • The Hebrew name Malchus means “king,” a detail that John might have included for its wordplay on Jesus’ true identity (see 18:36-37; 19:19). • Put your sword back: Jesus’ mission was not to fight for his life, but to die for ours.”

“Joh 18:26; Mat 26:51-54; Mar 14:30, Mar 14:47; Luk 22:33, Luk 22:49-51 John 18:11”