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 ...
이 세상의 소망이 다 끊어졌다 할지라도 ... " 힘에 겹도록 심한 고난을 당하여 살 소망까지 끊어 " 진 상황에서도 우리가 주님을 소망하 ( 바라보 ) 는 이유는 " 죽은 자를 다시 살리시는 하나님 " 은 과거에도 우리를 큰 사망에서 건지셨고 또한 앞으로도 건지실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 고후 1:8-10).