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 ...
사랑은 모든 것을 견딥니다. 사랑은 모든 것을 견딥니다 ( 고린도전서 13:7). 사랑은 시험을 견뎌냅니다 ( 야고보서 1:12, 현대인의 성경 ). 사랑은 고난을 견뎌냅니다 ( 고린도후서 1:6, 현대인의 성경 ). 사랑은 우리를 종으로 삼거나 착취하거나 이용하거나 우리에게 거만을 떨거나 우리의 뺨을 쳐도 잘 참고 견딥니다 ( 고린도후서 11:20, 현대인의 성경 ). 사랑은 하나님의 말씀을 마음 속 깊이 간직하여 그 말씀 때문에 고통이나 핍박이 오면 견딥니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 13:21, 현대인의 성경 ). 사랑은 하나님의 영광스러운 힘을 통해 오는 모든 능력으로 우리가 강해져서 모든 일을 기쁨으로 참고 견딥니다 ( 골로새서 1:11, 현대인의 성경 ).