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 ...
우리 서로 ... 우리 서로 한 발 자국 뒤로 물러나서 먼저 하나님 앞에서 내 마음을 살펴 보십시다 . 과연 내 안에 하나님의 사랑이 얼마나 있는지 ... 우리 각자 하나님 아버지게 나아가 기도하십시다 . 사랑의 열매를 풍성히 맺게 해주시길 ... 우리 서로 한 발 자국 서로에게 다가가십시다 먼저 진심으로 사과하고 , 먼저 진심으로 용서하고 , 먼저 진심으로 서로 사랑하십시다 . 우리 하나님 아버지께서 기뻐하실 꺼예요 .