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 ...
큰 어려움을 당하고 있을 때 ... 큰 어려움을 당하고 있을 때 주님께 헌신한 자는 주님을 의지하고 그의 영혼이 주님을 바라보면서 주님께 간절히 부르짖습니다 . 그 이유는 그는 주님께서 그의 기도에 귀를 기울이시고 주님의 그의 기도에 응답하시는 분인줄 알고 있기 때문입니다 . 그러므로 주님께 부르짖는 자에게 한없이 사랑을 베푸시는 하나님은 그를 불쌍히 여기시사 주님의 종에게 구원을 베풀어 주십니다 ( 참고 : 시편 86:1-7, 현대인의 성경 ).