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Mark 14:47

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What does Mark 14:47 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Mark 14:47 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 14

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44Now he that betrayed him had given them a token, saying, Whomsoever I shall kiss, that is he; take him, and lead him away safely.
45And when he was come, straightway he came to him, and saith, Rabbi; and kissed him.
46And they laid hands on him, and took him.
47But a certain one of them that stood by drew his sword, and smote the servant of the high priest, and struck off his ear.
48And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a robber, with swords and staves to seize me?
49I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but [this is done] that the scriptures might be fulfilled.
50And they all left him, and fled.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And one of them that stood by, etc..] One of the disciples that stood by Jesus, as Judas was betraying him, and the soldiers were laying hold on him, Peter by name: drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear; his right ear; the servant's name was Malchus; (see Gill on “<402651>Matthew 26:51”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:47-57. Mark 14:45 Master, Master - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again. Mark 14:51 A certain young man - Who this was we have no means of determining, but it seems not improbable that he may have been the owner of the garden, and that he may have had an understanding with Jesus that he should visit it for retirement when he withdrew from the city. That he was not one of the apostles is clear. It is probable that be was roused from sleep by the noise made by the rabble, and came to render any aid in his power in quelling the disturbance. It is not known why this circumstance is recorded by Mark. It is omitted by all the other evangelists. It may…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 26:51; Luk 22:49; Joh 18:10. Mark 14:51”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“14:47 One of the men with Jesus (Peter, see John 18:10) attempted a hurried defense by slashing off the ear of the high priest’s slave (see Luke 22:50-51).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 26:51-54; Luk 22:49-51; Joh 18:10, Joh 18:11 Mark 14:48”
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