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 ...
주님의 말씀을 소중히 간직합시다. 예수님의 제자들은 주 예수 그리스도께서 우리에게 주신 말씀을 소중히 간직합니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 8:16, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리는 주 예수 그리스도의 이중 계명인 “ 네 마음을 다하고 정성을 다하고 뜻을 다하여 주 너의 하나님을 사랑하라 ” 과 “ 네 이웃을 네 몸과 같이 사랑하라 ” 는 말씀을 우리 마음에 소중히 간직하고 항상 기억해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 11:18; 마태복음 22:37, 39, 현대인의 성경 ).