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 ...
주야로 방비해야 합니다. 주님의 교회가 " 중수되어 그 허물어진 틈이 매꾸어져 간다 함을 듣고 심히 분노하 " 는 교회 대적자들은 " 다 함께 꾀하 " 여 교회를 " 치고 " " 요란하게 " 하려고 합니다 . 그러므로 우리는 " 우리 하나님께 기도하며 그들을 말미암아 ( 영적 ) 파수꾼을 두어 주야로 방비 " 해야 합니다 ( 느헤미야 4:7-9).