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 ...
실제와 결과가 다른 이유? 실제로는 아히도벨의 계략이 후새의 계략보다 낫었는데 결과는 압살롬과 온 이스라엘 사람들은 후새의 계략이 아히도벨의 계략보다 낫다고 말했습니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 압살롬에게 화를 내리시려고 아히도벨의 좋은 계략을 물리치시라고 명령하셨기 때문이었습니다 ( 삼하 17:14). 우리의 삶의 계획에 있어서 실제와 결과가 다를 수 있는 경우는 하나님께서 그리 명령하셨기 때문입니다 . " 사람의 마음에는 많은 계획이 있어도 오직 여호와의 뜻만이 완전히 서리라 "( 잠 19:21).