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 ...
제가 먼저 하나님 보시기에 진정으로 회개하므로 하나님께 돌아가야 합니다. 한 나라의 지도자로서 여호사밧 왕은 자신이 먼저 회개하므로 하나님께 돌아간 후 유다 백성들을 권면하여 하나님께로 돌아오게 했습니다 ( 역대하 19:4, 현대인의 성경 ). 제가 먼저 하나님 보시기에 진정으로 회개하므로 하나님께 돌아가야 합니다 . 그런 후 주님께서 저에게 목양하라고 맡기신 하나님의 백성들을 권면하여 하나님께로 돌아오게 해야 합니다 .