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 ...
주님을 두려운 마음으로 섬기는 것은 당연한 일입니다. “ 그러나 여호와여 , 주는 참 하나님이시며 살아 계신 하나님이시요 영원한 왕이십니다 .” “ 여호와여 , 주와 같은 자가 없습니다 . 주는 위대하시고 주의 이름 또한 놀랍습니다 . 온 세계의 왕이시여 , 주를 두려워하지 않을 자가 누구이겠습니까 ? 주를 두려운 마음으로 섬기는 것은 당연한 일입니다 . 온 세상의 지혜로운 자들과 왕들 중에 주와 같은 자가 없습니다 ”( 예레미야 10:6-7, 10, 현대인의 성경 ).