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 ...
3가지 비결? 장수와 평안을 누리는 비결은 하나님의 말씀을 잊지 말고 하나님의 명령을 지키는 것이요 , 하나님과 사람 앞에서 은총과 귀중히 여김을 받는 비결은 사랑과 성실 ( 인자와 진리 ) 을 우리 마음에 새겨서 우리에게 떠나지 않게 하는 것이요 , 몸과 마음을 건강하게 하는 비결은 마음을 다하여 하나님을 신뢰하고 하나님을 경외하므로 악을 떠나 스스로 지혜롭게 여기지 않는 것입니다 ( 잠언 3:1-8, 현대인의 성경 ).