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 ...
이러한 동역자가 우리와 함께 있다면 ... 그리스도 예수님을 위해 바울과 함께 일했던 동역자 브리스가와 아굴라는 바울을 위해 자기들의 목숨도 아끼지 않았습니다 . 그래서 바울과 이방인의 모든 교회도 그들에게 감사했습니다 ( 로마서 16:3-4, 현대인의 성경 ). 이렇게 그리스도 예수님을 위해 자신의 목숨을 아까지 않는 동역자가 한 명이라도 우리와 함께 있다면 이 얼마나 큰 은혜요 축복입니까 .