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 ...
그리스도인의 아름다움은 ... 그리스도인의 아름다움은(사 53:2) 예수님과 복음을 위하여(막 8:35) 겸손히 낮아지고 또 낮아져서 어떠한 역경과 고난이 있다 할지라도 주님의 뜻에 순종하는 것입니다(빌 2:5-8). The beauty of Christians(Isaiah 53:2) is to humble ourselves and be obedient to the Lord whatever hardships and sufferings it takes(Philippians 2:5-8) for the sake of Jesus Christ and His gospel(Mark 8:35).