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 ...
선한 목자 없는 양같이 흩어져 고생하는 성도들을 보고 불쌍히 여겨야 합니다 . 예수님께서는 목자 없는 양같이 흩어져 고생하는 군중들을 보시고 불쌍히 여기셨습니다 . 그래서 예수님께서는 제자들에게 “ 추수할 것은 많으나 일꾼이 적다 . 그러므로 너희는 주인에게 추수할 일꾼을 보내 달라고 간청하여라 ” 하고 말씀하셨습니다 ( 마태복음 9:36-38, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리도 예수님을 본받아 선한 목자 없는 양같이 흩어져 고생하는 성도들을 보고 불쌍히 여겨야 합니다 . 그리고 우리는 예수님의 말씀대로 주님에게 추수할 일꾼을 보내 달라고 간구해야 합니다 .