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 ...
"내 삶은 무의미합니다"? 우리가 잠자리에서나마 우리의 고통을 잊어 보려고 해도 악몽과 환상으로 놀라고 두려울 때 우리는 “ 이런 몸으로 삶을 계속하느니보다 차라리 숨이 막혀 죽기를 원할 수도 있습니다 . 그리고 우리는 하나님께 “ 이제 사는 것도 싫어졌습니다 . 내가 더 이상 살고 싶지 않으니 나를 내버려 두십시오 . 내 삶은 무의미합니다 ” 라고 간구할 수도 있습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 7:13-16, 현대인의 성경 ).