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 ...
죽이려고 음모와 계획을 세우는 목적? 죽은 나사로를 살리신 예수님을 죽일 음모를 꾸미기 시작한 대제사장들은 심지어 나사로까지도 죽이려고 계획을 세웠습니다 . 그 이유는 나사로 때문에 많은 유대인들이 그들을 떠나 예수님을 믿었기 때문이었습니다 ( 요한복음 11:53; 12:10-11, 현대인의 성경 ). 사탄은 어떠한 음모나 계획을 세워서라도 우리로 하여금 예수님을 믿지 못하게 하려고 애쓰고 있습니다 .