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 ...
아버지 하나님의 뜻을 3번 구하신 예수님과 예수님을 3번 부인한 베드로 예수님께서는 3 번이나 ' 내 뜻대로 마옵시고 아버지의 뜻대로 하십시오 ' 라고 간구하신 반면에 " 절대로 " 예수님을 버리지 않고 , " 절대로 " 예수님을 모른다고 부인하지 않겠다고 말한 베드로는 3 번이나 예수님을 모른다고 부인했습니다 . 예수님은 아버지 하나님의 뜻을 구한 반면에 베드로는 자신이 말한대로 행하지 않고 자신의 뜻대로 행했습니다 ( 마태복음 26:34, 39, 42, 44, 70, 72, 74, 현대인의 성경 ).