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 ...
주님께서 그들 한 사람 한 사람의 손을 만져주시길 기원합니다. 우리 주님께서 여러 종류의 질병으로 고통을 당하고 있는 주님 안에서 저의 형제들과 자매들에게 찾아가 주셔서 그들 한 사람 한 사람의 손을 만져주시사 그들의 질병이 다 떠나가서 그들이 일어나 주님을 다시금 수종들 게 하여 주시길 간절히 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 마태복음 8:14-15).