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 ...
주님께서 나를 징계하시므로 ... 주님께서 나를 징계하시므로 내가 길들지 않은 송아지처럼 징계를 받았습니다 . 그 결과 나는 주님을 떠난 후에 곧 뉘우쳤고 깨달은 후에는 가슴을 치며 슬퍼했습니다 . 나는 젊었을 때 지은 죄로 챙피해서 견딜 수 없었습니다 ( 예레미야 31:18-19, 현대인의 성경 ).