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 ...
옳은 일을 행하며 한결같은 사랑으로 보이고 겸손한 마음으로 하나님과 교제하며 살다가 우리는 하나님 보시기에 옳은 일을 행하며 한결같은 사랑으로 보이고 겸손한 마음으로 하나님과 교제하며 살다가 하나님의 성전에 올라가 하나님 앞에 나아가 높이 계시는 하나님께 경배해야 합니다 ( 미가 6:6, 8, 현대인의 성경 ).