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 ...
받은 것과 들은 것을 기억에 되살려 그것을 지키고 회개해야 합니다 . 주님은 우리의 행위를 알고 계십니다 . 어쩌면 지금 주님은 우리에게 " 네가 살아있다는 이름은 가졌으나 사실 죽은 거나 다름이 없다 ," " 네 행위가 하나님 앞에서 완전하지 못하다 " 라고 말씀하고 계시고 있는지 모릅니다 . 우리는 주님의 말씀대로 우리가 받은 것과 들은 것을 기억에 되살려 그것을 지키고 회개해야 합니다 . 만일 우리가 정신을 차리지 않으면 주님은 도둑같이 오실 것입니다 ( 요한계시록 3:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).