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 ...
삼위일체 하나님의 강력한 말씀과 간구와 사랑 하나님께서는 우리에게 강력한 말씀으로 말씀하고 계시고 , 주님께서는 우리를 위하여 강력한 기도로 간구하고 계시며 , 성령님께서는 우리 안에서 강력한 사랑으로 역사하고 계신데 우리가 어찌 강하고 담대하게 믿음에 견고히 서 있지 않을 수 있겠습니까 !