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 ...
여러분은 진리의 말씀인 구원의 기쁜 소식을 듣고 예수 그리스도를 믿어야 합니다. 여러분은 진리의 말씀인 구원의 복음 ( 기쁜 소식 ) 을 듣고 예수 그리스도를 믿어야 합니다 . 그리할 때 여러분은 약속의 성령으로 인치심을 받을 것입니다 . 성령님께서는 하나님이 약속하신 것을 여러분이 받을 것이라는 것을 보증하시고 하나님의 백성이 구원을 받아 그분의 영광을 찬양하도록 하십니다 ( 에베소서 1:13-14, 현대인의 성경 ).