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 ...
큰 구원의 은총을 우리 모두가 경험하길 기원합니다 . “ 큰 물결 ”( 요나 2:3) 이 우리를 덮쳐 우리가 “ 바다 깊은 곳 ”(5 절 ) 또는 “ 해저의 산 밑바닥까지 내려가 죽음의 땅에 갇혀 있 ” 을지라도 (6 절 ) 우리는 “ 다시 ” 주님을 바라보고 (4 절 ) 그 무덤과 같은 곳에서도 주님의 도움을 간절히 구하므로 (2 절 , 현대인의 성경 ) 주님께서 우리의 생명을 죽음에서 구해 내시는 (6 절 , 현대인의 성경 ) 큰 구원의 은총을 우리 모두가 경험하길 기원합니다 .