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 ...
만일 우리가 고난을 통해 인내를 이루어 나아간다면 ... 만일 우리가 고난을 통해 인내를 이루어 나아간다면 ( 로마서 5:3, 현대인의 성경 ) 우리는 " 네가 인내하라 " 는 주님의 명령을 지켜나아가기에 주님께서는 우리에게 " 나도 너를 지켜 지상에 사는 사람들을 시험하기 위해 온 세상에 닥칠 고난을 당하지 않게 해 주겠다 " 고 말씀하실 것입니다 ( 요한계시록 3:10).