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 ...
이것이 진정한 회복입니다. 우리 구원의 하나님께서 우리를 다시 살려주셨고 , 우리의 죄를 용서하셨으며 우리의 모든 허물을 덮어주셨으며 우리를 향하신 주님의 모든 분노를 우리에게서 거두셔서 사랑하시고 기뻐하시는 독생자 예수 그리스도에게 다 쏟아 부으셨습니다 . 이것이 진정한 회복입니다 . 그러므로 우리는 주님을 찬양하며 기뻐할 수밖에 없습니다 ( 참고 : 시편 85:2-6, 현대인의 성경 ; 마태복음 3:17).