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 마음 속에 걱정이 태산 같았을 때"(시편 94:19, 현대인의 성경) 주님은 나를 버리지 아니하시며, 외면하지 않으셨습니다(14절). 오히려 주님은 내게 도움이 되셨습니다(17절). '하나님, 제가 미그러집니다'라고 외칠 때에 주님의 사랑이 나를 붙들어 주셨습니다(18절). 결국 주님께서는 주님의 위로로 내 영혼을 즐겁게 하셨습니다(19절).