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 ...
의하해 하고 의심할 때가 있지만 ... 우리는 하나님께서 우리 삶 속에서 행하시는 일들로 인해 하나님의 뜻이 무엇인지 속으로 의아해 하며 하나님의 인도하심에 의심할 때가 많이 있지만 , 우리가 하나님의 말씀에 순종할 때 우리는 하나님의 구원의 역사와 하나님의 영광을 볼 것입니다 ( 사도행전 10:17, 20, 44-48).