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 ...
앞으로 고난을 겪는다 할지라도 ... 우리가 앞으로 사탄의 집단에게 모욕을 당하고 고난을 겪는다 할지라도 우리는 두려워하지 말아야 합니다 . 비록 우리가 마귀에게 시험을 받아 고난을 당할지라도 우리는 주님께 죽도록 충성해야 합니다 . 그러면 주님께서 우리에게 생명의 면류관을 주실 것입니다 ( 요한계시록 2:9-10, 현대인의 성경 ).