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 ...
이 짧은 인생 ... 영원부터 영원까지 하나님이신 주님 , 주님에게는 천 년도 지나간 하루 같고 밤의 한 순간에 불과한데 , 강건하여 100 세를 산다한들 모든 날이 수고와 슬픔뿐이요 신속히 가되 이 짧은 인생 결국에는 티끌로 돌아가니 나는 하루하루 주님의 한결같은 사랑으로 만족하며 내 평생 즐겁고 기쁘게 살리라 ( 시편 90 편 ).