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 ...
이 큰 역경은 우리에게 속한 것이 아닙니다. 우리가 당면한 이 큰 역경으로 인해 두려워하거나 놀랄 필요가 없는 이유는 이 큰 역경은 우리에게 속한 것이 아니라 하나님께 속한 것이기 때문입니다 . 우리가 할 수 있는 것은 아무 것도 없고 우리와 함께 하시는 하나님께서 우리를 구원하시는 것을 보면 됩니다 ( 역대하 20:15, 17).