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 ...
잔잔케 하시는 주님 갑자기 큰 폭풍이 휘몰아쳐서 타고 있던 배가 침몰하게 되었는데도 불구하고 잠이 드셨던 예수님은 제자들이 깨웠을 때 일어나셔서 바람과 성난 파도를 꾸짖자 폭풍이 그치고 물결이 잔잔해졌습니다. 우리 인생이 큰 폭풍같은 역경이 휘몰아쳐서 큰 위기를 접한다 할지라도 주님을 잠잠히 신뢰하므로 힘을 얻어 주님께서 그 큰 폭풍같은 역경을 어떻게 잔잔케 하시므로 우리를 큰 위기에서 건지실지 기도하며 기대하며 기다립니다 (이사야 30:15; 누가복음 8:23-24, 현대인의 성경).