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 ...
고난을 당하고 있을 때 고난을 당하고 있을 때 우리는 예수님의 십자가의 고난을 묵상하므로 예수님의 고난으로 하여금 우리의 고난의 목적과 의미를 발견하게 하여 우리로 하여금 고난을 인내하며 견디게하는 가운데 하나님께서 그 고난을 통하여 우리에게 이루시고자 하시는 하나님의 주권적인 뜻이 성취되는 것을 경험해야 합니다 .