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 영원한 주님의 모든 의로운 법을 주목합니다. 시편 119편 160절 현대인의 성경 말씀입니다: “주의 모든 말씀은 진리이며 주의 모든 의로운 법은 영원합니다.” 그러므로 우리는 영원한 주님의 의로운 진리의 말씀과 법을 주목하여 그 말씀과 법을 사랑하므로(163절) 주야로 묵상하며(시1:2) 또한 그 말씀과 법을 “항상 지키리이다 영원히 지키리이다”고 시편 기자처럼 고백하는 것입니다(119:44).