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 ...
교회가 평안하여 든든히 서 가길 기원합니다. 주님께서는 교회를 박해하던 사울을 변화시시키사 그로 하여금 예수 그리스도의 복음을 전파케 하시므로 교회는 유대와 갈릴리와 사마리아 온 지방에서 평안하여 든든히 서 가고 주님을 경외함과 성령님의 위로로 진행하여 수가 더 많아지게 하셨습니다 ( 사도행전 9:1-31 ).