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 ...
우리가 평강을 바라도 좋은 것이 없고 치료 받기를 기다리나 두려움만 보입니다. 우리는 주님을 떠나서 방황하기를 좋아하고 자제하지 않습니다 . 그러므로 주님은 우리를 치시고 치료하지 않으시며 , 우리가 평강을 바라도 좋은 것이 없고 치료 받기를 기다리나 두려움만 보입니다 . 그래서 우리는 우리의 악과 우리 조상의 죄를 인정합니다 : " 정말 우리가 주께 범죄하였습니다 ." 그러므로 우리가 주님께 희망을 둡니다 . 그 이유는 주님은 교회의 소망이시요 고난 당한 때의 구원자이십니다 ( 예레미야 14:8, 10, 20, 22, 현대인의 성경 ).