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 ...
얼마 동안 고난을 겪고 나면 ... 우리가 마귀를 대항할 때에 얼마 동안 고난을 겪고 나면 그리스도 안에서 우리를 불러 영원한 영광을 함께 누리게 하신 모든 은혜의 하나님이 우리를 친히 완전하게 하시고 굳세게 하시고 강하게 하시며 튼튼하게 세워 주실 것입니다 ( 베드로전서 5:9-10, 현대인의 성경 ).