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 물을 댄 동산 같을 것이며 절대로 마르지 않는 샘과 같을 것입니다. 만일 우리가 약자를 억누르고 남을 멸시하며 악한 말 하던 것을 그치고 굶주린 사람에게 먹을 것을 주며 고통당하는 사람들 도와주면 우리 주변의 어두움이 대낮처럼 밝을 것이며 하나님께서 항상 우리를 인도하여 좋은 것으로 우리를 만족하게 하시며 우리를 든든하게 지켜 주실 것이니 우리가 물을 댄 동산 같을 것이며 절대로 마르지 않는 샘과 같을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 58:9-11, 현대인의 성경 ).