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 ...
고난을 주는 자인가요 아니면 고난을 당하는 자입니까? 주님의 제자들에게 고난을 주던 자가 고난당하신 주님을 만난 후로는 주님을 위해 고난을 당하는 주님의 사도가 되었습니다 ( 사도행전 9 장 , 특히 16 절 ). 변화를 받지 못한 사람은 고난을 주는 자지만 변화를 받은 사람은 예수님과 복음을 위해서 고난을 당합니다 .