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 ...
하나님과 말씀을 사랑하는 부모 우리는 유일하신 하나님을 마음과 정성과 힘을 다하여 사랑하면서 하나님의 말씀을 우리 마음에 새기고 우리 자녀들에게 부지런히 가르쳐야 합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 6:4-7, 현대인의 성경 ). 가르침을 받은 우리 자녀들이 우리를 바라볼 때 우리가 하나님과 하나님의 말씀을 얼마나 사랑하고 있는지를 엿볼 수 있길 기원합니다 .