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 ...
“ 고통의 사슬과 환난의 줄 ” 에 매이게 하여 어쩌면 하나님께서는 우리로 하여금 “ 고통의 사슬과 환난의 줄 ” 에 매이게 하여 우리의 교만하게 행한 일과 잘못을 보여 주시고 우리에게 “ 경고의 말씀 ” 을 듣게 하여 죄악에서 돌아서게 하시려는지도 모르겠습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 36:8-10, 현대인의 성경 ).