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 ...
우리가 원하는 것, 하나님께서 원하시는 것? 이스라엘 사람들은 자기들을 블레셋 사람에게 구해 낼 이스라엘 왕을 그리도 원하고 있었던 반면에 사울은 잃어버린 나귀를 찾기를 그리도 원하고 있었습니다 ( 사무엘상 9:20, 현대인의 성경 ). 그런데 하나님께서는 잃어버린 죄인 한 명이 회개하고 하나님께 돌아오기를 그리도 원하고 계십니다 ( 누가복음 15:7, 10, 24, 32, 현대인의 성경 ).