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 ...
“깨어 있으라”는 주님의 말씀이 생각납니다. 신랑이 늦도록 오지 않자 등은 가졌으나 기름이 없는 어리석은 처녀들뿐만 아니라 등에 기름을 채워 둔 슬기로운 처녀들도 졸다가 잠이 들었습니다 ( 마태복음 25:1-5, 현대인의 성경 ). 저는 이 말씀을 묵상할 때 “깨어 있으라”는 주님의 말씀이 생각납니다 : “그러므로 깨어 있으라 어느 날에 너희 주가 임할는지 너희가 알지 못함이니라” ( 마태복음 24:42), “그런즉 깨어 있으라 너희는 그 날과 그 때를 알지 못하느니라” (25:13), “주의하라 깨어 있으라 그 때가 언제인지 알지 못함이라” ( 마가복음 13:33), “이러므로 너희는 장차 올 이 모든 일을 능히 피하고 인자 앞에 서도록 항상 기도하며 깨어 있으라 하시니라” ( 누가복음 21:36).