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 ...
나 자신에게 과분한 일이나 감당할 수 없는 일을 하려고 힘쓰지 마십시다. 교만하거나 거만한 자는 " 큰 일과 감당하지 못할 놀라운 일을 하려고 힘 " 씁니다 . 그러나 겸손하고 온유한 자는 자기에게 " 과분한 일이나 " " 감당할 수 없는 일을 생각하지 않습니다 ." 오히려 그의 마음은 " 고요하고 평온하 " 되 마치 " 젖 뗀 아이가 그의 어머니 품에 고요히 누워 있는 것 같습니다 ." 그 이유는 그는 하나님을 신뢰하고 있기 때문입니다 ( 시편 131:1-3, 현대인의 성경 ).