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 ...
우리 힘으로는 도저히 견뎌내기 어려운 심한 고난 우리 힘으로는 도저히 견뎌내기 어려운 심한 고난은 비록 우리의 살 소망까지 끊어버릴 수 있지만 그 목적은 우리가 우리 자신을 의지하지 않고 죽은 사람을 다시 살리시는 하나님을 의지하도록 하기 위한 것입니다 ( 고린도후서 1:8-9, 현대인의 성경 ).