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 ...
우리는 하나님께 복을 받은 행복한 사람입니다! 성경은 하나님의 구원을 우리 같이 얻은 사람들을 가리켜 " 행복한 사람 " 이라고 말씀하고 있습니다 ( 신명기 33:29). 하나님의 구원을 얻지 못한 사람들조차도 하나님께서 우리와 함께 계심을 분명히 보고 우리에게 ' 당신은 하나님께 복을 받은 사람입니다 ' 라고 말합니다 ( 창세기 26:28, 29).