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 ...
" 다만 손으로 내 입을 가릴 뿐입니다."
하나님의 말씀을 들은 욥은 “나 같이 보잘 것 없는 자가 주께 무엇이라고 대답하겠습니까? 다만 손으로 내 입을 가릴 뿐입니다. 나는 이미 너무 많은 말을 하였습니다”라고 대답했습니다(욥기 40:3-5, 현대인의 성경). 전도서 5장 2-3절 말씀이 생각났습니다: “너는 하나님 앞에서 함부로 입을 열지 말며 급한 마음으로 말을 내지
말라 하나님은 하늘에 계시고 너는 땅에 있음이니라 그런즉 마땅히 말을 적게 할 것이라 걱정이 많으면 꿈이 생기고 말이 많으면 우매한 자의 소리가
나타나느니라.”
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