Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 14:43-52
See the notes at Matthew 26:47-57.Mark 14:45Master, Master - As if expressing great joy that he had found him again.Mark 14:51A 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... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 14:47
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 ( ἀφεῖλεν αὐτοῦ τὸ ὠτίον ) . We learn from St. John ( John 18:10 ) that this was Peter. St. John also is the only evangelist who mentions the name (Malchus) of the high priest's servant. Malchus would probably be prominent amongst them. St. Luke ( Luke 22:51 ) is the only evangelist who mentions the healing of the wound by our Lord. read more