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 ...
총명한 그리스도인 총명한 그리스도인은 “ 가장 높으신 하나님께 경배하고 영원히 사시는 그분에게 이렇게 찬양 ” 합니다 : ‘ 하나님은 영원히 다스리시며 하나님의 나라는 대대에 지속될 것입니다 . 하나님은 세상의 모든 사람들을 아무것도 아닌 것처럼 여기시며 하늘에 있는 천사들이나 땅에 있는 사람에게 자기 뜻대로 행하시니 하나님의 뜻을 거역하거나 하나님께서 행하시는 일을 물어볼 자가 아무도 없습니다 ’( 참고 : 다니엘 4:34-35, 현대인의 성경 ).