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 ...
내 영혼에 닻 같은 이 소망 하나님께서는 나에게 약속의 말씀을 주셨고 그 약속을 이루시는 하나님의 뜻이 변하지 아니함을 충분히 나타내시려고 맹세로 그 일을 보증하셨습니다 . 그리고 하나님께서는 앞에 있는 이 소망을 얻으려고 피난처를 찾는 나에게 큰 안위를 받게 하십니다 . 내가 이 소망을 가지고 있는 것은 내 영혼에 닻 같아서 튼튼하고 견고합니다 ( 히브리서 6:17-19).