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 ...
'너희에게 복이 있을 것이다.' 모든 하나님의 백성들이 다 함께 하나님께 경배할 날이 있을 것입니다 . 그 때에 그들은 온 세계에 복이 될 것입니다 . 전능하신 하나님께서 그들을 축복하시며 이렇게 말씀하실 것입니다 : ‘ 내가 창조하고 내가 택한 백성들아 , 너희에게 복이 있을 것이다 ’( 참고 : 이사야 19:23-25, 현대인의 성경 ).