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 ...
짧은 말씀 묵상 나는 교만하거나 거만해서 나에게 과분한 일이나 내가 감당할 수 없는 일을 생각하고 싶지 않습니다 ( 참고 : 시편 131:1, 현대인의 성경 ). 오히려 나는 젖 뗀 아기가 자기 어머님 품에 고요히 누워 있는 것 같이 내 마음이 고요하고 평온하길 기원합니다 ( 시편 131:2, 현대인의 성경 ). 나는 지금부터 영원히 하나님을 신뢰할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 131:3, 현대인의 성경 ).