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 ...
나는 항상 내 앞에 계신 주님을 보므로 흔들리지 않을 것입니다 . 나는 항상 내 앞에 계신 주님을 보므로 흔들리지 않을 것입니다 . 그러므로 내 마음은 기쁘고 즐거우며 내 육체도 희망 가운데 살 것입니다 . 주님께서는 결코 나를 무덤에 버려 두지 않으시고 영원한 생명의 길로 나를 인도해 주실 것입니다 . 그러므로 주님 앞에서 내 기쁨이 충만할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 사도행전 2:25-28, 현대인의 성경 ).