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 ...
금년 한해도 나의 삶의 “큰 지진”과 같은 인생의 위기와 고통을 통해서라도 ... 주님께서 금년 한해도 나의 삶의 “ 큰 지진 ” 과 같은 인생의 위기와 고통을 통해서라도 내 안에 모든 불순물들을 계속해서 제거해주시사 주님보시기에 쓸 만한 그릇이 되게 하여 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 25:4, 현대인의 성경 ).