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 ...
지금 나는 ... 지금 나는 ... 주님의 일을 염려하고 있는가 아니면 세상 일을 염려하고 있는가 ? 주님을 기쁘시게 하고 있는가 아니면 내 아내를 기쁘게 하고 있는가 ? 지금 내 마음은 갈라져 있는 것은 아닌가 ? 이치에 합당하게 하려 흐트러짐이 없이 주님을 섬겨야 할텐데 ... ( 고린도전서 7:32-35)