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 ...
성령님의 인도하심 따라 교제를 ... 만일 우리가 성령님의 인도하심 따라 진정으로 하나님 아버지와 예수 그리스도와 교제를 하고 있다면 ( 요일 1:3), 우리는 사랑이신 하나님 아버지 (4:8, 16) 의 뜻대로 (2:17) 진리이신 예수 그리스도 ( 요 14:6) 를 믿으며 또한 서로 사랑하되 (3:23) 말과 혀로만이 아니라 행함과 진실하므로 사랑하고 있을 것입니다 (3:18).