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 ...
우리는 하나님의 종들을 통해 듣는 하나님의 말씀에 크게 격려를 받아 ... “ 유다 지도자들은 예언자 학개와 스가랴의 예언에 크게 격려를 받아 성전 공사를 잘 진척시켜 하나님과 페르시아의 황제 키루스와 다리우스와 아르타크셀크세스가 명령한 대로 성전 건축 공사를 끝마쳤 ” 습니다 ( 에스라 6:14, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 우리는 하나님의 종들을 통해 듣는 하나님의 말씀에 크게 격려를 받아 주님의 일을 잘 끝내야 한다는 교훈을 받습니다 .