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 ...
외면 당하는 고통 사랑하는 사람이 나를 멀리하고 있을 뿐만 아니라 내가 절실하게 도움이 필요할 때 나를 도와주지도 않고 내 목소리를 듣지도 않으면 외면 당하는 나는 매우 고통스러울 것입니다 . 하물며 사랑의 주님께서 나를 멀리하시는 것 같고 나를 도와주지 않으시며 내 신음 소리도 듣지 않고 계시다고 생각할 때 얼마나 고통스러울까요 ( 시편 22:1).