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 ...
나의 모든 죄와 잘못을 용서해 주시길 간절히 기원합니다. 죄를 짓지 않는 사람은 하나도 없습니다 . 나의 죄의 결과로 내가 고통을 당할 때 주님께서 나로 하여금 나의 죄를 깨닫게 하여 주시길 기원합니다 . 그리고 내가 주님을 향하여 ‘ 내가 범죄했습니다 . 내가 악을 행했습니다 ’ 하고 부르짖으며 진심으로 주님께 돌아와 회개할 때 주님께서는 하늘에서 나의 회개의 기도를 들으시사 나에게 자비를 베풀어 주시고 나의 모든 죄와 잘못을 용서해 주시길 간절히 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 6:36-39, 현대인의 성경 ).