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 ...
사명 따라 사는 나? 나는 말할 줄을 모르는 아이인데 주님은 나에게 ' 내가 너를 누구에게 보내든지 너는 가며 내가 네게 무엇을 명령하든지 너는 말하라 ' 고 명하셨습니다 . 주님은 나에게 " 그들 때문에 두려워하지 말라 내가 너와 함께 하여 너를 구원하리라 " 고 말씀하셨습니다 . 그래서 나는 가서 주님께서 명령하신 말씀을 그들에게 전했습니다 . 그랬더니 그들이 나를 붙잡고 나에게 " 네가 반드시 죽어야 하리라 " 고 외칩니다 ( 예레미야 1:6-8; 26:8).