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 ...
유부녀와 동침했습니다. 그녀가 임신했다는 소식을 듣고 그 임신한 아기가 자기의 아기가 아님을 덮으려고 그녀의 남편으로 하여금 그의 아내와 동침하게 하려고 두 번이나 시도했습니다. 심지어 그로 하여금 술취하게 만들어서라 집으로 가서 자기 아내와 동침하게 하려고 했습니다. 그런데 계획이 실패로 돌아갔습니다. 결국 그를 죽이기로 계획까지 하게 되었고 그를 죽였습니다. 하나님 보시기에 악한 일을 행하였습니다 (사무엘하 11장 5-27절).