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 마다하지 말아야 하는 이유는 ... 우리가 예수님과 그분의 몸된 교회를 위하여 고난 받는 것을 마다하지 말아야 하는 이유는 예수 그리스도의 고난에 참여하므로 우리가 순종함을 배우기 때문이며 ( 히브리서 5:8) 또한 “ 지금 우리가 받는 고난은 앞으로 우리에게 나타날 영광과 전혀 비교가 되지 않 " 기 때문입니다 ( 로마서 8:18, 현대인의 성경 ).