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 ...
주님의 성실하심과 한결같은 사랑을 반드시 보여 주실 것입니다. 우리 주님은 우리의 죄를 용서하시며 우리에게 주님의 한결 같은 사랑을 보이시기를 기뻐하시는 하나님이십니다 . 주님은 우리에게 약속하신 대로 주님의 성실하심과 한결같은 사랑을 반드시 보여 주실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 미가 7:18, 20, 현대인의 성경 ).