Mark 14:47 But one of those who stood by drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

How many of those who stood by drew their swords when Jesus was seized?

“one”  (εἷς)

Who drew his sword when they laid hands on Jesus and seized Him?

“one of those who stood by” (Mark 14:47)

“Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant and cut off his right ear.  (The servant’s name was Malchus)” (John 18:10).

What does Peter draw and use to strike Malchus?

“sword” (μάχαιραν) – “a relatively short sword or other sharp instrument, sword, dagger” (BDAG, 622)

Of whom is Malchus a slave?

“the high priest ” (ἀρχιερεύς) – “one who serves as head priest, high priest…president of the Sanhedrin…a priest of high rank, chief priest” (BDAG, 139).

What does Peter cut off?

The right ear of Malchus (Mark 14:47, John 18:10).

El Elyon,

You are the Warrior against our foes and the Savior of our souls. Though You could slay the wicked in our midst with a single flash of Your divine sword, You wait with patient endurance, not wanting any to perish, but for sinners to repent from their unbelief and wicked ways, turning to Jesus in Whom is forgiveness of sins and eternal redemption. May Your servants  of righteousness draw the sword of the Spirit, which is Your Word, and wield it with grace and honor, leading many to salvation by the sharing of the Gospel, which is Your power for the salvation of all who believe, to the Jew first and also the Gentile. Glory to You for the wisdom and power of the cross, which is the fragrance of life to those who are being saved. May many be given ears to hear the testimony of Jesus, faith to believe, and hearts to understand, that they may be saved.

In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.