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 ...
희망을 잃고 깊은 절망 가운데 빠져 있을 때에도 (1) 우리는 희망을 잃고 깊은 절망 가운데 빠져 있을 때에도 주님을 신뢰하고 우리 영혼을 주님께 바쳐야 합니다 . 그리고 우리는 매일 아침 주님의 사랑의 말씀 듣기를 간절히 사모해야 합니다 . 그 이유는 주님께서 주님의 말씀을 통하여 우리가 갈 길을 보여주실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 143:8, 현대인의 성경 ).