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 ...
내가 많은 고통을 당하고 있다는 것은 ... 내가 주님의 의로운 말씀들을 지키기로 다시 약속했음에도 불구하고 " 내가 많은 고통을 당하고 있 " 다는 것은 어쩌면 주님께서는 나에게 약속하신 말씀대로 나를 다시 살려 주시려는 것일 수도 있습니다 ( 시편 119:106-107, 현대인의 성경 ). 어쩌면 많은 고통은 내가 주님께 약속한 것을 신실하게 지키지 못하고 있다는 것과 주님께서 나에게 약속하신 것을 신실하게 지키시고 계시다는 것을 깨닫게 해주는 주님의 도구일 수도 있습니다 .