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 ...
만일 우리가 하나님의 말씀 듣기를 거절하고 ... 만일 우리가 하나님의 말씀 듣기를 거절하고 완고하게 등을 돌려 귀를 막고 우리 마음을 돌처럼 굳게 하여 성령님께서 전하시는 하나님의 말씀을 듣지 않으면 큰 진노가 하나님께로부터 나올 것입니다 ( 참고 : 스가랴 7:11-12, 현대인의 성경 ).