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 ...
참고 견디는 인내의 한계를 절실히 느낄 때 영혼의 번민과 종일토록 마음의 근심을 참고 견디는 인내의 한계를 절실히 느낄 때 ( 시편 13:1-2) 나는 흔들릴 수 밖에 없습니다 (4 절 ). 그 때 내 마음에 몰려오는 두려움은 내가 죽는 것 (3 절 ) 과 내 원수 ( 마귀 ?) 가 나를 이겼다고 말하며 기뻐할까봐 두렵습니다 (4 절 ). " 여호와 내 하나님이여 나를 생각하사 응답하시고 나의 눈을 밝히소서 "(3 절 ).