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 ...
다윗을 위하여 슬퍼한 요나단 " 자기 생명을 사랑함 같이 " 사랑하는 다윗 ( 삼상 20:17), 다윗의 마음의 소원이 무엇이든지 그를 위하여 그것을 이루길 원했던 요나단 (4 절 ), 그는 다윗을 위하여 슬퍼했습니다 (34 절 ). 그 이유는 자기 아버지 사울 왕이 다윗을 욕되게 하되 다윗이 " 죽을 일 " 을 한 일이 없었는데도 불구하고 다윗이 " 죽어야 할 자 " 라고 말하고 " 다윗을 죽이기로 결심한 줄 알 " 았기 때문입니다 . 그래서 요나단은 " 심히 노하여 " 식사도 하지 않았습니다 (31-34 절 ).