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 ...
신실하지 못한 교인들이 자기들의 재물을 의뢰하고(믿고) ... 신실하지 못한 교인들이 자기들의 재물을 의뢰하고 ( 믿고 ) 자기들이 가지고 있는 소유물들을 자랑한다면 하나님께서는 하나님의 때에 하나님의 방법으로 두려움을 그들 사방에서 그들에게 오게 할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 49:4-5, 현대인의 성경 ).