Malchus

One of the many details mentioned in the Gospels surrounding the description of the capture and crucifixion of Jesus is the story in which Peter cuts off the ear of a certain Malchus. As with all stories in the Bible,… Lees verder

to extend grace

Paul, in two parallel texts in Ephesians and Colossians, encourages us to extend grace to one another (Greek: charizomai). This is not reflected in most translations, because they translate with forgiveness. But forgiveness is different from giving grace. When we… Lees verder

Malchus

Één van de vele details die in de evangeliën rond de beschrijving van de gevangenneming en kruisiging van Jezus genoemd worden, is de geschiedenis waarin Petrus een oor afhakt van ene Malchus. Net zoals bij alle geschiedenissen in de bijbel, zegt… Lees verder