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 ...
남자만 약 5,000명 예수님께서는 물고기 2 마리와 떡 5 개로 남자만 약 5,000 명 되는 무리들을 먹이셨는데 ( 눅 9:13-14) 예수님의 사도들은 예수님 안에서 죽은 자의 부활이 있다고 백성을 가르치고 전함으로 말씀을 들은 사람 중에 믿는 자가 남자만 약 5,000 명이었습니다 ( 행 4:1-4).