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 ...
심지어 우리를 버리신 것 같아도 하나님께서 우리의 신음하는 소리에게 귀를 기울이지 않으시는 것 같고 , 우리가 밤낮 울부짖어도 아무 대답도 없으신 것 같고 , 우리를 돕지 않으시는 것 같고 , 심지어 우리를 버리신 것 같아도 거룩하신 주님은 찬양을 받으시기에 합당하신 하나님이십니다 ( 참고 : 시편 22:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).