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 ...
말세를 만난 우리에게 하나의 경고로서 기록되었습니다. 우상 숭배나 간음이나 주님을 시험하는 것이나 원망하는 악을 즐겨하는 것은 하나님이 기뻐하지 아니하시므로 이스라엘 백성들은 광야에서 멸망을 받았습니다 . 그들에게 일어난 이런 일은 우리의 본보기가 되고 또한 말세를 만난 우리에게 하나의 경고로서 기록되었습니다 ( 고린도전서 10:5-11, 현대인의 성경 ).