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 ...
우리에게도 그 영광과 즐거움과 기쁨과 존귀함이 충만할 것입니다! 하나님께서 멸망당할 위기에 처해있던 유다 사람들을 그들의 원수들의 손에서 건져주셨을 때 유다 사람들에게는 영광과 즐거움과 기쁨과 존귀함이 있었습니다 ( 에스더 8:16). 우리에게도 그 영광과 즐거움과 기쁨과 존귀함이 있었고 지금도 있으면 앞으로도 있다가 예수님이 이 세상에 다시 오시는 날 충만할 것입니다 .