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 ...
우리를 막아 범죄치 않게 하시는 하나님 온전한 마음으로 아브라함의 아내 사라를 그의 누이인 줄 알고 사람을 보내어 데려왔지만 그 여인을 가까이 하지 아니한 그랄 왕 아비멜렉을 하나님께서 막아 그로하여금 하나님께 범죄하지 않게 하셨습니다 ( 창세기 20:1-6). 하나님께서는 온전한 마음과 깨끗한 손으로 (5 절 ) 행하는 자를 막으시사 하나님께 범죄치 않게 하십니다 .