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 ...
예수 그리스도의 말씀을 부지런히 들으므로 믿음이 성장하고 있는 그리스도인들은 ... 예수 그리스도의 말씀을 부지런히 들으므로 믿음이 성장하고 있는 그리스도인들은 그 말씀을 전하므로 많은 사람들로 하여금 그 그리스도의 말씀을 듣게 합니다 ( 로마서 10:14, 17; 빌립보서 1:25; 데살로니가후서 1:3, 현대인의 성경 ).