Devotional Reflection Based on the Incident of Peter Cutting Off Malchus's Ear: “Then one of those standing near drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.” ( Mark 14:47, Today's Korean Version ) 1. Identifying the People Involved: The person who stood beside Jesus and drew the sword was Simon Peter . The servant of the high priest was named Malchus . “Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.” ( John 18:10 ) 2. Jesus' Response to Peter's Action: (a) Jesus said: “Permit even this.” ( Luke 22:51, KJV: “Suffer ye thus far”; RSV: “No more of this” ) The Greek words clarify this: “ἕως τούτου” (“heōs toutou”) = “up to this point” or “even this” “ἐᾶτε” (“eate”) = “allow it,” “let it be,” “leave it alone” Therefore, Jesus is essentially saying: “Let them do what they are doing. Do not resist any further.” “If ...
The servant of the Lord, like John the Baptist, who prepares for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, will set everything right.
The servant of the Lord, like John the Baptist,
who prepares for the second coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ,
will set everything right.
The
servant of the Lord, like John the Baptist,
who
prepares for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
will
set everything right.
But
the hypocrites, like the Pharisees,
who
have stubborn hearts that refuse to be set right,
will
persecute that servant of the Lord.
Therefore,
the servant of the Lord
who
prepares for the second coming of Jesus will suffer
(Ref.:
Matthew 17:11-13).
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