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 ...
“If God is for us” (8) [Romans 8:31-34] Look at Romans 8:34 – “… Christ Jesus, who died--more than that, who was raised to life--is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.” The phrase “who died – more than that” here refers to the death of Jesus Christ (v. 34). Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3). Also, the word “was raised” here refers to the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Rom. 8:34). Jesus Christ rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:4). The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are like the heads and tails of the same coin. In other words, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are inseparable. Without the death of Jesus there is no resurrection of Jesus, and without the resurrection of Jesus there is no ...