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 ...
'온 세상 사람들에게 저주와 치욕거리가 되려고 하느냐?' 어쩌면 지금 하나님께서 우리 ( 교회 ) 에게 ‘ 어째서 그처럼 그 악을 행하여 나의 분노를 일으켜서 재앙을 자청하여 온 세상 사람들에게 저주와 치욕거리가 되려고 하느냐 ?’ 하고 말씀하고 계시는지도 모릅니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 44:7-8, 현대인의 성경 ).