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 ...
수없이 자신의 노여움을 억제하시고 그 노를 다 발하지 않으십니다 . 우리의 마음이 하나님께 한결같지 않고 우리가 하나님과 맺은 언약에 충실하지 않음에도 불구하고 하나님은 긍휼하시므로 우리의 죄를 용서하시고 수없이 자신의 노여움을 억제하시고 그 노를 다 발하지 않으십니다 . 그 이유는 하나님은 우리가 한번 지나가면 다시 돌아오지 못하는 바람에 불과한 존재임을 기억하시기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 78:37-39, 현대인의 성경 ).