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 ...
어느 누가 연합하여 우리를 대적한다 할지라도 ... 어느 누가 연합하여 우리를 대적한다 할지라도 그들이 우리를 이기지 못할 것입니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 우리로 하여금 그 대적들과 맞서 싸울 힘을 주실 것이고 우리와 함께 하셔서 우리를 구하실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 1:18-19, 현대인의 성경 ).