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 ...
그 자체가 큰 은혜요 축복입니다. 사랑하는 주님 안에서 형제, 자매를 만나고 싶을 때 만나고 보고 싶을 때 볼 수 있다는 것 감사해야 합니다. 주님 안에서 형제, 자매가 함께 모여 진심으로 주님의 사랑으로 밥 한끼를 먹을 수 있다는 것도 참 감사해야 합니다. 이 땅에서 우리에게 주어진 시간 동안 주님의 사랑으로 사랑할 수 있다는 것 그 자체가 큰 은혜요 축복입니다.