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 ...
그분의 이름은 전능하신 여호와이십니다. 하나님께서는 그분의 능력으로 땅을 지으셨고 지혜로 세계를 건설하셨으며 총명으로 하늘의 펼쳐 놓으셨습니다 . 하나님께서 큰 소리를 내시면 하늘의 물이 소용돌이 칩니다 . 그분은 지상에서 수증기를 증발하게 하시고 비와 함께 번개를 보내시며 그분의 창고에서 바람을 일으키십니다 . 그 분은 모든 것을 창조하시고 우리를 택하여 자기 백성으로 삼으신 분이시니 그분의 이름은 전능하신 여호와이십니다 ( 예레미야 10:12-13, 16, 현대인의 성경 ).