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 ...
두려워하지 말고 계속 말해야 합니다. 예수 그리스도의 복음과 하나님의 말씀을 전하는 전파자는 반대하며 욕설을 퍼붓는 사람들을 두려워하지 말고 계속 말해야 합니다 . 우리는 침묵을 지키지 말아야 합니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 우리와 함께 하시기에 아무도 우리를 해치지 못할 것이기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 18:6, 8-10, 현대인의 성경 ).