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 ...
하나님께서는 사랑과 자비로 우리를 구출해 내시고 우리를 항상 돌보십니다. 우리는 거짓말을 하지 않는 하나님의 자녀요 , 하나님은 우리의 구원자가 되사 우리의 모든 환난에 동참하셔서 우리를 직접 구원하셨습니다 . 하나님께서는 사랑과 자비로 우리를 구출해 내시고 우리를 항상 돌보십니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 63:8-9, 현대인의 성경 ).