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 ...
주님 안에서 확신하며 기도합니다. 주님은 신실하신 분이시므로 여러분을 굳세게 하시고 악한 사람에게서 지켜 주실 것입니다 . 저는 여러분이 제가 전파한 하나님의 말씀을 지금도 실천하고 있으며 앞으로도 그렇게 하리라는 것을 주님 안에서 확신합니다 . 주님이 여러분을 인도하셔서 하나님을 사랑하게 하시고 인내를 가지고 그리스도를 기다리게 해 주시기를 기도합니다 ( 데살로니가후서 3:3-5, 현대인의 성경 ).