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 ...
비록 이 땅에서 온갖 괴로움만 겪었지만 ... 이 땅에서 살아 있을 때 값진 옷을 입고 날마다 즐기며 호화스럽게 살면서 좋은 것을 마음껏 누리다가 죽어서 지옥에서 고통을 당하는 것보다 비록 이 땅에서 온갖 괴로움만 겪었지만 죽어 천사들의 인도로 천국에서 주님의 품에 안겨서 위로를 받는 것이 훨씬 낫습니다 ( 누가복음 16:19-25, 현대인의 성경 ).