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 ...
재앙이 닥치면 무서워서 사람들의 마음이 녹을 것이며 ... 재앙이 닥치면 무서워서 사람들의 마음이 녹을 것이며 모든 사람들의 손에 맥이 풀리고 그들의 기력이 쇠하며 모든 사람의 무릎이 물처럼 약해질 것입니다 . 보라 , 재앙을 다가오고 있습니다 . 하나님의 말씀입니다 : “ 내 말은 반드시 이루어질 것이다 ”( 에스겔 21:7, 현대인의 성경 ).