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 ...
우리가 오래 전에 죽은 사람처럼 되었을 때에 ... 우리의 원수들이 우리를 핍박하여 우리 생명을 땅바닥에 내동댕이치고 캄캄한 곳에 집어넣었으므로 우리가 오래 전에 죽은 사람처럼 되었을 때에 우리는 절망 가운데서도 우리의 소망되신 주님을 갈망하면서 주님께서 우리를 그들에게서 건지시고 보호해 주시길 간구해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 시편 143:3-4, 9, 현대인의 성경 ).