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 ...
주님의 기적을 제일 먼저 안 사람들 갈릴리 가나 혼인 잔치에서 하인들은 예수님의 말씀대로 항아리에 물을 채웠고 또한 그 물을 연회장에 갖다 주었습니다 . 그리했을 때 연회장 뿐만 아니라 예수님의 제자들도 몰랐지만 그 하인들은 예수님께서 물을 포도주로 바꾸신 것을 알았습니다. 그들이 예수님의 영광을 제일 먼저 목격하였습니다 ( 요한복음 2:1-11). 주님의 종으로써 주님의 말씀에 순종할 때에 주님의 영광을 제일 먼저 목격할 것입니다 .