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 ...
침묵으로 예수님의 고난에 동참해야 마땅히 형벌 받을 자는 나인데 ( 이사야 53:8) 하나님께서는 나의 모든 죄악을 예수님께 담당시키셨고 (6 절 ) 아무 죄도 없으신 예수님께서는 곤욕을 당하여 괴로울 때에도 잠잠한 양 같이 입을 열지 않으셨습니다 (7 절 ). 하나님의 전적인 은혜로 구원을 받은 자들은 침묵으로 예수님의 고난에 동참합니다 .