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 ...
하나님의 은혜의 빛이 아침 햇살처럼 우리에게 비침으로 ... 하나님의 은혜의 빛이 아침 햇살처럼 우리에게 비침으로 우리 마음의 상처가 속히 치료되고 하나님께서 항상 우리와 함께 하셔서 사방으로 우리를 보호해 주시며 우리가 기도할 때 하나님께서 응답해주시며 우리가 도와 주시길 간구할 때 하나님께서 “ 내가 여기 있다 ” 하고 대답해 주시길 기원합니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 58:8-9, 현대인의 성경 ).