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 ...
그리하면 우리가 살 것입니다! 하나님의 종은 하나님께 말씀을 받아 성도님들을 부지런히 가르쳐서 그 말씀을 지키게 해야 합니다 . 성도님들은 하나님의 종을 통해 하나님의 말씀을 다 듣고 순종해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 5:27, 31, 현대인의 성경 ). " 그리하면 너희가 살 것이요 복이 너희에게 있을 것이며 너희가 치지한 땅에서 너희의 날이 길리라 "(33 절 ).