Mat 26:51. Εἷς, one) St Matthew does not mention Peter by name. He might have had more reasons than one for his silence. Danger might possibly threaten Peter from the unbelieving Jews.-τὸν δοῦλον, the slave) He perhaps acted more violently than the rest by his master’s desire.-τὸ ὠτίον, his ear) with a most dangerous stroke, He had aimed at the shoulder of the principal aggressor.