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 ...
하나님의 임재를 경험한 사람 주님의 말씀을 듣고 자기 명철을 의지하지 않고 겸손히 그 말씀에 순종하므로 하나님의 임재를 경험한 사람은 " 주여 나를 떠나소서 나는 죄인이로소이다 " 라고 주님께 고백합니다 . 주님께서는 이렇게 고백한 사람을 부르시사 사람을 낚는 영적 어부로 사용하십니다 ( 누가복음 5:4-10).