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 믿음으로 하나님의 진리를 증명하는 것이 하나님께 가장 큰 영광을 돌릴 수 있는 길임을 주목해야 한다 . 반면 하나님께서 우리에게 주시는 은혜를 거절하거나 그분의 말씀이 가진 권위를 손상시키는 것은 그분께 가장 큰 모욕이 될 수 있다 . 이런 이유 때문에 , 하나님을 예배하는 데 가장 중요한 것은 순종하는 마음으로 그분의 약속을 받아들이는 것이다 . 참 신앙은 믿음에서 시작한다 " ( 칼빈 ).