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 ...
나는 생사간에 어느 것을 선택해야 할지 모르겠습니다 . 나는 생사간에 어느 것을 선택해야 할지 모르겠습니다 . 나는 이 둘 사이에 끼여 있습니다 . 내게 사는 것이 그리스도이므로 죽는 것도 유익한 이유는 내가 이 세상을 떠나 그리스도와 함께 영원히 있을 것이기 때문입니다 . 그러나 내가 이 세상에 계속 머물러 사는 것이 더욱 필요한 것은 여러분과 함께 계속 머물면서 여러분의 믿음을 키우고 기쁨을 누리게 하는 것이 내 수고의 열매이기 때문입니다 ( 빌립보서 1:21-25, 현대인의 성경 ).