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 ...
간절히 그리고 끊임없이 경계하고 계시는데 ... 하나님께서는 우리 신앙의 조상들 때부터 오늘까지 우리를 간절히 경계하며 끊임없이 경계하기를 " 너희는 내 목소리를 순종하라 " 하셨지만 우리는 순종하지 아니하며 귀를 기울이지도 않고 각각 우리의 악한 마음의 완악한 대로 행하고 있습니다 ( 예레미야 11:7-8).