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 ...
하나님께서 우리를 성령으로 충만하게 하시사 하나님께서 우리를 성령으로 충만하게 하시사 우리에게 주시는 지혜와 총명 모든 일을 지혜롭게 행하여 세상 사람들로 하여금 우리를 높이시사 하나님의 구원의 뜻을 이루어 드리는 도구로 사용해 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 창세기 41:38-40, 현대인의 성경 ; 참고 : 사무엘상 15:14-15; 18:5, 30; 다니엘 6:3).