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 ...
우리는 이 말들을 잘 생각해 봐야합니다 . 우리는 이 말들을 잘 생각해 봐야합니다 . 주님께서 모든 것을 깨닫는 능력을 우리에게 주시길 기원합니다 : (1) 군에 복무하는 사람은 자기를 뽑은 사람에게 충성해야 되기 때문에 사생활에 얽매일 수가 없습니다 . (2) 운동 선수가 규칙대로 경기하지 않으면 상을 받지 못합니다 . (3) 수고하는 농부가 추수한 곡식을 먼저 갖는 것이 당연합니다 ( 디모데후서 2:4-7, 현대인의 성경 ).