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 ...
인생의 폭풍과 광풍을 피해 우리에게 고통을 주며 원한을 품고 우리를 미워하는 우리의 원수들은 우리를 위협하므로 우리를 두렵게 하고 우리에게 압력을 넣어서 우리로 하여금 시달리게 만듭니다 . 그 때 우리는 마음으로 심히 괴로워하고 심지어 죽음의 공포에 사로잡히기까지 합니다 . 그 때 우리는 비둘기처럼 날개가 있다면 멀리 날아가 피난처인 광야에서 인생의 폭풍과 광풍을 피해 편히 쉬며 안식을 누리길 간절히 기원할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 55:3-8, 현대인의 성경 ).