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 ...
이미 영원한 생명을 가졌기에 ... 하나님의 아들이신 우리 주 예수 그리스도를 믿음으로 이미 영원한 생명을 가진 하나님의 자녀들은 하늘에 속한 자들이기에 예수님과 복음을 위하여 자기 생명을 버릴 정도로 자기 생명을 미워하므로 자기의 생명을 영원히 보전합니다 ( 마가복음 8:35; 요한복음 12:25; 요한일서 5:13; 고린도전서 15:48).