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 ...
"광야에 외치는 자의 소리" " 선지자 이사야를 통하여 말씀하신 자 " 는 " 광야에 외치는 자의 소리 " 를 내는 자로서 세례 요한은 " 회개하라 천국이 가까이 왔느니라 " 고 외치므로 . " 주의 길을 준비 " 했으며 " 그가 오실 길을 곧게 " 했습니다 ( 마태복음 3:1-3). 바로 우리가 세례 요한처럼 광야와 같은 이 세상에서 ' 회개하라 천국의 왕이신 예수님의 재림이 가까이 왔습니다 ' 라고 외치는 자의 소리를 내는 자들입니다 . 우리는 주님의 길을 준비하며 주님께서 다시 오실 길을 곧게해야 합니다 .