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 말씀이 주님의 화살처럼 나를 찌를 때에 ... 내가 내 허물과 죄를 자복하며 회개하지 않고 있을 때 하나님의 말씀은 주님의 화살처럼 나를 찌르고 주님의 손이 주야로 나를 심히 누르시므로 내 마음 깊은 속에 평안함이 없고 내 마음에 감당할 수 없는 무거운 짐 같으므로 결국 나는 내 허물을 하나님께 자복하고 내 죄를 슬퍼하며 주님께 내 죄를 숨기지 않고 아뢰므로 주님께서 내 죄악을 사하셨습니다 ( 시편 32:1-5; 38:2-4, 18).