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 ...
주님 안에서 요나단과 같은 친구가 되고 싶습니다. 요나단은 자기의 마음이 다윗에게 깊이 끌려 그를 자기 생명처럼 사랑하게 되었기에 그와 영원한 우정을 약속하고 자기가 입고 있던 겉옷을 벗어 다윗에게 주었으며 또 자기 갑옷과 칼과 활과 띠도 주었습니다 ( 사무엘상 18:1, 3-4, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 요나단처럼 우리를 사랑해 주는 친구가 있다는 것은 하나님의 큰 축복이라 생각합니다 . 더 나아가서 , 우리가 요나단과 같은 사람이 되길 하나님께 기도합니다 .