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 ...
주님은 지금도 우리의 믿음을 위해 일하고 계십니다. 제자들로 하여금 믿게 하시려고 병들은 나사로가 있는 베다니로 속히 가지 아니하시고 계시던 곳에서 이틀을 더 머무셨던 예수님께서는 죽은 지 이미 4 일이나 되어 냄새가 날 정도였던 나사로를 살리사사 마리아를 위로하러 왔던 많은 유대인들로 하여금 예수님을 믿게 하셨습니다 ( 요한복음 11:1-45). 주님은 지금도 우리의 믿음을 위해 일하고 계십니다 .