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 ...
주님께서 잠든 자를 깨우사 다시 일으키실 것입니다! 야이로라는 회당장은 예수님의 발앞에 엎드려 " 제 어린 딸이 죽어갑니다 . ..." 라고 말했고 , 회당장의 집에서 온 사람들은 야이로에게 " 따님이 죽었습니다 " 라고 말했는데 , 예수님께서는 " 그 아이는 죽은 것이 아니라 자고 있다 " 고 말씀하셨습니다 . 사람들이 보기엔 분명히 죽은 것인데도 불구하고 예수님이 보시기엔 자고 있는 것이었습니다 . 성도의 죽음은 자는 것입니다 . 주님께서 잠든 자를 깨우사 다시 일으키실 것입니다 ( 마가복음 5:23, 35, 39; 요한복음 11:11, 13; 데살로니가전서 4:13, 16, 현대인의 성경 ).