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 ...
죽음 일보 직전에 있는 사람에게 ... 요나단은 죽음 일보 직전에 있었던 다윗에게 " 네가 원하는 것은 내가 무엇이든지 하겠다 " 고 말했습니다 ( 사무엘상 20:3-4, 현대인의 성경 ). 그 이유는 요나단은 다윗을 자기 생명처럼 사랑했기 때문입니다 (18:1, 현대인의 성경 ). 하나님께서 우리에게 죽음 일보 직전에 있는 사람을 알게 하실 때에 우리는 그 사람에게 요나단과 같은 친구가 될 수만 있다면 좋겠습니다 .