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 ...
"두려워하거나 낙심하지 말아라" 유다 왕 아하스와 모든 유다 백성들이 이스라엘의 베가 왕과 시리아의 르신 왕이 동맹을 맺었다는 말을 듣고 두려워하여 그들의 마음이 숲이 바람에 흔들림 같이 흔들리고 있었을 때 하나님께서는 이사야 선지자를 통해 아하스 왕에게 이렇게 말씀하셨습니다 : “ 너는 조심하며 침묵을 지키고 두려워하거나 낙심하지 말아라 ”( 이사야 7:1-4, 현대인의 성경 ).