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 ...
주님 가신 길 우리도 따라야 " 누구든지 나와 함께 가려면 내가 가는 길을 따라야 한다 . 결정은 내가 한다 . 너희가 하는 것이 아니다 . 고난을 피해 달아나지 말고 , 오히려 고난을 끌어안아라 . 나를 따라오너라 . 그러면 내가 방법을 알려 주겠다 . 자기 스스로 세우려는 노력에는 아무 희망이 없다 . 자기를 희생하는 것이야말로 너희 자신 , 곧 너희의 참된 자아를 구원하는 길이며 , 나의 길이다 . 원하는 것을 다 얻고도 참된 자기 자신을 잃으면 무슨 유익이 있겠느냐 ? 너희 목숨을 무엇과 바꾸겠느냐 ?" ( 막 8:34-37, 메시지 ). ( 유진 피터슨 , " 물총새에 불이 붙듯 ")