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 ...
평생 동안 잊지 않도록 조심하여 우리 마음을 힘써 지켜야 합니다 . 우리는 우리가 목격한 하나님의 놀라운 일들과 우리가 경험한 하나님의 임재와 사랑과 은혜를 평생 동안 잊지 않도록 조심하여 우리 마음을 힘써 지켜야 합니다 . 그리고 우리는 그 모든 것을 기억하여 우리의 자녀들과 후손들에게 말해 주어야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 4:9, 현대인의 성경 ).