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 ...
오직 성경 말씀의 한 점이나 한 획도 결코 없어지지 않고 다 이루셨습니다. 예수님께서는 이 세상에 오셔서 하나님 아버지의 뜻을 죽기까지 이루심에 있어서 오직 성경 말씀의 한 점이나 한 획도 결코 없어지지 않고 다 이루셨습니다 ( 마태복음 5:18; 마가복음 14:49; 빌립보서 2:8, 현대인의 성경 ).