Luke 22:50
And a certain one of them struck the bondman of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear.
In Context
51But having answered, Jesus said, Allow ye as far as this. And having touched his ear, he healed him.
Cross References
Matthew 26:51And behold, one of those with Jesus, having stretched out a hand, drew his sword, and when he struck the bondman of the high priest, he cut off his ear.
John 18:10Simon Peter therefore, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's bondman, and cut off his right ear. Now the servant's name was Malchus.
2 Corinthians 10:4For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty in God for the demolition of strongholds,
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:48-54
The Treachery of Judas. 47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? 49 When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword? 50 And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear. 51 And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched… Read the whole commentary →