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 redemption which in in Christ Jesus’ [Romans 3:23-24] Look at Romans 3:23-24: “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.” In Romans 1:19-3:8, “all” can be divided into three groups: (1) The Gentiles (1:19-32), (2) Everyone who passes judgement (2:1) -16), (3) The Jews (2:17-3:8). In conclusion, the Bible says in Romans 3:9-18 that “all” men have sinned. That is why the Bible says, “all have sinned” in Romans 3:23. What, then, is the sin committed by “all,” Gentiles, everyone who passes judgment, or Jews? First, what were the sins o...