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 ...
마음이 아픕니다. 내가 사랑하고 신뢰하고 있는 사람이 나에 대해 누군가에게 거짓말을 듣고 나에게 이해할 수 없는 말을 할 때 나는 그 이해할 수 없는 말로 인해 억울함 보다 그 사람이 나를 이 정도 밖에 신뢰하고 있지 않고 있다는 것으로 인해 마음이 아픕니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 29:12).