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 ...
세상의 모든 민족이 통곡할 것입니다 . 그 고난의 기간이 지나면 해가 어두워지고 달이 빛을 내지 않을 것이며 별들이 떨어지고 천체가 뒤흔들릴 것입니다 . 그때에 예수님께서 온다는 징조가 하늘에 나타날 것이니 세상의 모든 민족이 통곡할 것입니다 . 그들은 예수님께서 구름을 타고 능력과 큰 영광으로 오는 것을 보게 될 것입니다 . 예수님께서 큰 나팔 소리와 함께 천사들을 보낼 것이며 그들은 하늘 이 끝에서 저 끝까지 사방에서 선택된 사람들을 모을 것입니다 ( 마태복음 24:29-31, 현대인의 성경 ).