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 ...
우리가 제일 힘들고 괴로울 때 ... 우리가 제일 힘들고 괴로울 때 우리가 사랑하는 사람들을 불렀지만 그들은 오히려 우리를 속였고 우리를 배신했습니다 . 그러므로 우리는 하나님께 부르짖을 수밖에 없습니다 : ‘ 하나님이시여 , 나의 고통을 보소서 . 내가 주님을 거역한 죄 때문에 이처럼 번민하여 괴로워하고 있습니다 ’( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 1:19-20, 현대인의 성경 ).