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 ...
잘 기억하므로 하나님을 사랑해야 하나님께서 지난 날에 우리의 삶 속에 행하신 모든 큰 일들을 오늘 날 기억하므로 우리는 하나님을 사랑해야 합니다 . 그리할 때 우리는 하나님의 명령을 지켜 나아갈 수가 있습니다 . 그래야 우리가 마음에 미혹이 들 때 스스로 조심하여 그 미혹을 뿌리칠 수가 있습니다 ( 신명기 11:1-8, 13, 16).