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 길이 참으시는 중에 ... 하나님께서 길이 참으시는 중에 전에 우리가 지은 죄를 간과하심 [" 큰 관심 없이 대강 보아 넘기다 "( 네이버 사전 )] 은 우리를 인도하여 회개하게 하시사 그리스도 예수님의 피로 말미암아 우리 죄의 문제를 해결하심으로 자기의 의로우심을 나타내려 하심입니다 ( 로마서 2:4; 3:25, 현대인의 성경 ).