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 ...
나는 믿습니다. 내가 지금 크게 고통을 당하고 있다고 말하면서도 나는 믿습니다 ( 시 116:10). 나는 하나님이 은혜로우시며 의로우시며 긍휼이 많으신 하나님이신 줄 믿습니다 (5 절 ). 나는 하나님께서 내 기도를 들으시는 줄 믿습니다 (1 절 ). 나는 하나님께서 내 영혼을 고통과 환난과 슬픔에서 건지실 줄 믿습니다 (3-4 절 ; 참고 : 8 절 ). 나는 하나님께서 나를 지키시고 내가 어려울 때 나를 구원하실 줄 믿습니다 (6 절 ). 나는 하나님께서 나를 후대하실 줄 믿습니다 (7 절 ). 그러므로 나는 생명이 있는 땅에서 하나님 앞에 행할 것입니다 (9 절 ).