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 ...
이 첫째 부활에 참여하는 사람은 행복하고 거룩한 사람입니다. 예수님을 증거하고 하나님의 말씀을 전하다가 처형을 당한 순교자들의 영혼과 짐승이나 그의 우상에게 경배하지 않고 이마와 손에 짐승의 표를 받지 않은 사람들은 살아나서 그리스도와 함께 천 년 동안 왕이 되어 다스릴 것입니다 . 이것은 첫째 부활입니다 . 이 첫째 부활에 참여하는 사람은 행복하고 거룩한 사람입니다 ( 요한계시록 20:4-6, 현대인의 성경 ).