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 ...
'너는 너의 친구들에게 가서 그들이 듣든지 안 듣든지 이것은 주 하나님께서 하신 말씀이다!하고 말하라’ 주님은 저에게 ‘ 사랑하는 내 아들아 , 너는 내가 너에게 한 모든 말을 유심히 듣고 마음에 잘 간직해 두었다가 여러모로 포로 생활을 하고 있는 너의 친구들에게 가서 그들이 듣든지 안 듣든지 이것은 주 하나님께서 하신 말씀이다 ! 하고 말하라 ’ 고 말씀하시는 것 같습니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 3:10-11, 27, 현대인의 성경 ).