The last day up to the crucifixion 1 study
Miracles 1 study
The last day up to the crucifixion
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PER332
The rebellion of the disciple Peter and the healing of Malchus
This article explores the arrest of Jesus at Gethsemane, where Peter, in an impulsive gesture, cuts off Malchus's ear. Jesus calms the situation by healing Malchus, thereby underlining his divine mission and rejecting violence, in keeping with the Scriptures. He shows his control and divine love even toward those who arrest him.
Mark 14.47-49 (King James Version) :And one of them that stood by drew a sword, and smote a servant of the high priest, and cut off his ear.And Jesus answered and said unto them, Are ye come out, as against a thief, with swords and with staves to take me?I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and ye took me not: but the scriptures must be fulfilled.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
Miracles
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MIR039
Healing of Malchus
This article explores the accounts in Luke 22.50-51 and John 18.10, in which Simon Peter cuts off Malchus' ear during Jesus' arrest. Jesus rejects violence, accepts the divine will and heals Malchus, showing compassion and peace.
John 18.10 (King James Version) :Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org