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 ...
난폭하고 교만한 악인들 난폭하고 교만한 악인들은 항상 우리를 넘어뜨릴 악한 음모를 꾸미며 , 우리를 잡으려고 덫을 놓고 그물을 치며 길가에 함정을 파며 , 그들은 싸우기 위하여 매일 모이며 , 그들의 혀는 뱀의 혀와 같고 그들의 입술에는 독사의 독이 있습니다 . 하나님께서 그들의 소원하는 것을 허락하지 마시고 그들의 계획이 성공하지 못하게 하시며 우리를 그들에게서 구하시고 우리를 보호해 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 시편 140:1-5, 8, 현대인의 성경 ).