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 ...
예수님의 죽으심으로 다시 살아난 많은 성도들을 목격한 사람들의 반응은? 예수님께서 십자가 상에서 다시 큰 소리를 지르시고 숨을 거두셨을 때 무덤이 열려 잠자던 많은 성도들이 살아나서 예수님의 부활 후 예루살렘에 들어가서 많은 사람들에게 나타나 보였을 때 그 죽었던 많은 성도들이 다시 살아난 것을 목격한 사람들의 반응은 어떠했었을까 ? ( 마태복음 27:50, 52-53, 현대인의 성경 )