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 ...
어디에도 비할 수 없는 슬픔과 바다처럼 깊은 상처 입는 사람에게 ... 어디에도 비할 수 없는 슬픔과 바다처럼 깊은 상처 입는 사람에게 우리가 무슨 말을 할 수 있겠습니까 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 2:13, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리는 그 사람을 위로하려다가 오히려 그에게 괴로움을 줄 수 있습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 16:2, 공동번역 ).