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 ...
내 마음에 근심이 너무나 오랫동안 지속될 때 ... 주님이 나를 영원히 잊으신 것 같은 생각 ( 느낌 ) 이 들정도로 내 영혼이 번민하고 내 마음의 근심이 너무나 오랫동안 지속될 때 나는 오직 주님의 영원한 사랑을 의지하며 나의 마음은 주님의 구원을 기뻐할 것입니다 ( 시편 13:1,2, 5).