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 ...
하나님은 우리의 피난처가 되십니다. 하나님은 우리의 피난처가 되십니다 ( 시편 46:1, 7, 11). 하나님은 우리의 힘이십니다 (1 절 ). 하나님은 환난 중에 만날 큰 도움이십니다 (1 절 ). 새벽에 하나님이 도우실 것입니다 (5 절 ). 이 하나님이 우리와 함께하십니다 (5, 7, 11 절 ). 그러므로 우리는 두려워하지 않습니다 (3 절 ). 우리는 흔들리지 않습니다 (5 절 ). 우리는 가만히 있어 하나님이 하나님 되심을 알 것입니다 (10 절 ).