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 ...
하나님께서 우리 모두에게 하나님의 회개의 메시지(말씀)를 듣게 하시사 ... 하나님께서 우리 모두에게 하나님의 회개의 메시지 ( 말씀 ) 를 듣게 하시사 모두 회개하는 마음과 진심으로 하나님께 회개 기도케 하시므로 말미암아 우리 모두가 우리의 죄를 뉘우치고 모든 악을 버리는 신앙 생활을 하게 하여 주시길 간절히 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 요나 3 장 , 특히 5 절과 8 절과 10 절 , 현대인의 성경 ).