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 ...
주님은 우리에게도 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보여주시고 계십니다. 우리 주님은 믿음이 없고 비뚤어진 우리 세대를 향하여 “ 너희를 보고 내가 언제까지 참아야 하겠느냐 ?” 하고 말씀하고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 17:17, 현대인의 성경 ). 그 주님께서 마치 사울 ( 바울 ) 에게 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보이신 것처럼 우리에게도 철저하게 참으시는 인내를 보여주시고 계십니다 ( 참고 : 디모데전서 1:16, 현대인의 성경 ).