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 ...
받은 은혜를 갚을 줄 알아야 하는데 내가 제일 힘들고 어려울 때 나에게 사랑을 베풀어 준 사람을 나는 잊지 말아야 한다 . 그래서 나는 그 힘듬과 어려움에서 나아졌을 때 나에게 사랑을 베풀어 준 그 사람에게 사랑을 배풀어야 한다 . 주님께서 나를 사용하셔서 참 힘들고 어려움 가운데 있는 사람을 도와줬다면 그 사람이 그 힘듬과 어려움에서 나아져서 나에게 도움을 주려고 할 때 나는 그 사람에게 누를 끼치지 않고자 애써야 한다 ( 삼하 19:31-39).