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 ...
내가 주님의 말씀으로 인해 주님께 감사드립니다. " 주께서 주의 말씀을 " " 높게 하 " 시고 그 말씀으로 " 내가 환난 중에 다닐지라도 주께서 나를 살아나게 하시고 " " 나를 구원하시 " 기에 " 내가 전심으로 주께 감사하며 " " 주를 찬양하겠습니다 "( 시편 138:1-2, 7, 현대인의 성경 ).