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 ...
두 전쟁에 유사한 점들 여호수아 8 장에 나오는 이스라엘 백성들이 아이 성 사람들과의 전쟁에서 마침내 승리한 이야기와 사사기 20 장에 나오는 이스라엘 자손들이 자기들 동족인 베냐민 자손과의 전쟁에서 마침내 승리한 이야기의 비슷한 점들이 있습니다 : (1) 이스라엘 백성들은 매복을 했습니다 ( 수 8:4; 삿 20:9, 36). (2) 이스라엘 백성들은 ( 거짓으로 ) 패하는 척 했습니다 ( 수 8:15; 삿 20:31). (3) 아이 성 사람들이나 베냐민 자손들은 이스라엘의 유인 ( 작전 ) 또는 꾀임에 넘어갑니다 ( 수 8:6, 16; 삿 20:32).