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 ...
게르솜과 엘리에셀 우리가 살고 있는 이 세상은 우리에게 있어서는 외국 땅이요 우리는 여기서 나그네입니다 ( 모세와 그의 아내 십보라의 장자 " 게르솜 " 이란 이름의 의미 ). 우리가 여기서 나그네 생활을 할 때에 하나님께서는 우리를 도우사 ( 차남 " 엘리에셀 " 이란 이름의 의미 ) 사탄과 그의 세력에게서 우리를 구원하셨습니다 ( 출애굽기 18:2-4).