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 ...
우리는 그 하나님의 말씀을 듣지 않고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 지금 하나님께서는 교회 안에서는 예수님을 이미 믿어 구원받았다고 말하면서 교회 밖에 나아가서는 계속해서 하나님께 죄를 범하고 있는 우리에게 거듭 말씀하고 계시는데도 우리는 그 하나님의 말씀을 듣지 않고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 지금 하나님께서는 우리를 부르시는데도 불구하고 우리는 대답하지 않고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 7:10, 13, 현대인의 성경 )