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 ...
우리가 힘써 예수 그리스도의 복음을 전할 때 ... 사울은 더욱 힘을 얻어 예수 그리스도의 복음을 힘써 담대하게 전파하고 있었을 때 유대인들은 사울을 죽이려고 힘썼습니다 . 그 때마다 다른 주님의 제자들은 힘써 사울을 피신시켰습니다 ( 사도행전 9:22-30). 우리가 힘써 예수 그리스도의 복음을 전할 때 사탄의 세력도 힘써 우리를 대적할 것입니다 . 그러나 주님께서는 주님의 제자들을 사용하시사 힘써 우리를 건져주실 것입니다 !