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 ...
주님, 제 마음을 연단해주세요. 하나님 , 고통의 용광로를 통해서라도 ( 사 48:10) 제 마음을 연단해주셔서 ( 잠 17:3) 이러한 마음을 주세요 : 교만한 마음이 아닌 겸손한 마음 , 거짓된 마음이 아닌 진실된 마음 , 미련한 마음이 아닌 지혜로운 마음 , 더러운 마음이 아닌 정결한 마음 , 탐욕스러운 마음이 아닌 자족하는 마음 .