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 ...
제일 힘들 때가 하나님께 부르짖기엔 제일 좋은 기회입니다. 우리에게 원통함과 우환이 있으므로 우리의 영이 우리 속에서 상할 때에 제일 힘든 것은 우리를 돕고나 보호하는 자나 우리를 보살펴 주는 자가 한 사람도 없다는 것입니다 . 그러나 이렇게 제일 힘들 때가 하나님께 부르짖기엔 제일 좋은 기회입니다 ( 시편 142:1-4 절 ).