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 ...
유익한 고난 혹은 무익한 고난? 만일 우리가 여러 가지 고난을 통해 하나님의 말씀과 순종을 배우면 고난 당한 것이 우리에게 유익이지만 , 아무리 크고 많은 여러 가지 고난을 당한다 할지라도 하나님의 말씀에 순종하는 것을 배우지 못했다면 우리가 당한 그 고난들은 우리에게 무익할 뿐입니다 ( 히브리서 5:8; 참고 : 시편 119:67, 71).