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 ...
하나님께서 우리를 보내신 것은 ... 하나님께서 우리를 보내신 것은 마음 상한 사람을 고치고 , 갇힌 사람에게 자유를 선언하며 , 하나님께서 은혜 베푸실 때와 우리 하나님이 복수하는 날을 선포하고 , 슬퍼하는 모든 사람들을 위로하며 , 슬픔 대신 기쁨과 즐거움을 주고 근심 대신 찬송을 주어 그들이 하나님의 영광을 나타낼 수 있도록 하기 위해서입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 61:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).