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 ...
우리를 “ 도와 줄 자 ” 가 없는 것을 보시는 하나님 우리를 “ 도와 줄 자 ” 가 없는 것을 보시는 하나님께서는 ( 열왕기하 14:26, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리를 “ 돕는 자 ” 이십니다 ( 히브리서 13:6, 개역한글 ). 그러므로 우리는 “ 내가 두려워하지 않을 것이다 . 사람에 불과한 자가 나를 어떻게 하겠는가 ?” 라고 자신있게 말할 수 있어야 합니다 (6 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).