Mark 14:48
"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."
Key Reflection
This act symbolizes the violent resistance to Jesus' mission and the consequences of such actions. The cutting off of the ear represents both physical harm and the broader spiritual blindness that comes with refusing Christ's humble path of service and sacrifice.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes