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 ...
내 영혼은 쇠약해졌습니다. 비록 내가 욕심 중에 요구한 것을 하나님께 받았을지라도 내 영혼은 쇠약해졌습니다 ( 시편 106:14-15). 그 이유는 내가 구원자 하나님을 잊어버리고 (21 절 ) 하나님께서 나에게 행하신 그 큰 구원의 역사를 망각하였기 때문입니다 (13 절 ). 그리고 내가 하나님의 가르침을 잠잠히 기다리지 않고 (13 절 ) 하나님을 시험하였기 때문에 (14 절 ) 내 영혼은 쇠약해졌습니다 (15 절 ).