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 모든 길은 순종하는 자에게는 ... 하나님의 모든 길 , 심지어 욥처럼 내 명철로는 도무지 이해가 안되는 고통의 길이라 할지라도 내 가는 길을 하나님이 아시기에 내 발이 좌로나 우로나 치우치지 않고 하나님의 말씀을 따라 순종하며 걸어갈 때에 그 하나님의 모든 길에 포함된 나의 고통의 길도 나에게는 인자와 진리입니다 ( 신 5:32; 수 23:6; 욥 23:10-12; 시 25:10).