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 ...
"주의 사랑으로 나를 다시 살려 주소서." " 교만한 자들이 이유 없이 나를 비난 " 하며 , " 이유 없이 나를 핍박하 " 고 , " 나를 잡으려고 함정을 " 파므로 " 그들이 나를 거의 죽이다시피 했으나 나는 주의 교훈을 버리지 않았습니다 ." " 주의 사랑으로 나를 다시 살려 주소서 . 그러면 내가 계속 주의 법을 지키겠습니다 ." ( 시편 119:78, 84-88, 현대인의 성경 )