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 ...
죽임을 당하신 어린 양의 생명책에 이름이 기록된 성도들은 ... 비록 교만한 말과 하나님을 모독하는 말을 하면서 그분의 이름과 성막과 하늘에 사는 자들을 비방한다 할지라도 죽임을 당하신 어린 양의 생명책에 이름이 기록된 성도들은 믿음으로 인내해야 합니다 ( 요한계시록 13:5-6, 8, 10, 현대인의 성경 ).