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 ...
우리에게 근심이 많고 우리 몸에 힘이 없어졌을 때 ... 우리에게 근심이 많고 우리 몸에 힘이 없어졌을 때 주님께서 우리를 만지시며 우리를 강건하게 하십니다 . 주님께서 우리에게 " 큰 은총을 받은 사람이여 두려워하지 말라 평안하라 강건하라 강건하라 " 고 말씀하실 때에 우리가 " 곧 힘이 나서 " 이렇게 주님께 기도할 수가 있습니다 : " 내 주여 , 주께서 나에게 힘을 주셨으니 이제 말씀하소서 " ( 다니엘 10:16-19, 현대인이 성경 ).