who cut off the ear of the soldier

In the Bible, the soldier whose ear was cut off is most commonly identified as Malchus.

Here’s a breakdown of the event:

Gospel Accounts: All four gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) describe the incident where a disciple of Jesus cuts off the ear of a servant of the high priest during Jesus’ arrest.

Disciple’s Identity: Only the Gospel of John (18:10) explicitly names the disciple as Simon Peter.

Soldier’s Name: While John identifies the servant as being from the household of the high priest Caiaphas, only his title (“servant”) is mentioned. The name Malchus comes from later Christian tradition, not directly from the biblical text.