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 ...
우리는 외로울 수밖에 없습니다 . 그래서 우리는 울지 않을 수 없어 우리 눈에서 눈물이 쏟아져 내립니다 . 그런데도 우리를 위로할 사람이 우리 곁에 없고 우리의 영혼을 소생시킬 사람은 멀리 떠나고 말았습니다 . 우리는 외로울 수밖에 없습니다 . 우리가 손을 내밀어도 우리를 도와줄 사람이 없습니다 . 사람들이 우리의 탄식 소리를 들었지만 우리를 위로하는 사람은 아무도 없습니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 1:16-17, 21, 현대인의 성경 ).