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 ...
하나님의 명령들을 마음에 소중히 간직하고 ... 우리는 하나님의 명령들을 마음에 소중히 간직하고 이것을 우리 자녀들에게 가르쳐야 합니다 . 만일 우리 온 가정이 이 말씀에 순종하면 하나님께서는 우리에게 하신 약속을 성취하시사 우리뿐만 아니라 우리 자녀 후손들로 하여금 길이길이 복을 누리며 살게 하실 것입니다 ( 신명기 11:18-21, 현대인의 성경 ).