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 ...
‘나는 하나님의 말씀을 들으리라.' 우리에게 주님의 한결 같은 사랑을 보이시고 우리에게 주님의 구원을 베풀어 주시는 하나님은 우리에게 말씀하시는 하나님이십니다 . 그러므로 우리는 ‘ 나는 하나님의 말씀을 들으리라 . 그리고 나는 어리석은 길로 되돌아가지 않고 하나님께서 주시는 평안을 누리리라 ’ 고 결심해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 시편 85:7-8, 현대인의 성경 ).