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 ...
나는 하나님의 잠잠하심을 두려워해야 한다. 더 이상 하나님의 징벌이 더딤으로 말미암아 나는 죄 짓는 것을 양심에 꺼리낌 없이 담대히 해서는 안된다 ( 전도서 8:11). 그 이유는 하나님은 반드시 하나님의 때에 나를 책망하시며 내 죄를 내 눈 앞에 낱낱이 드러내실 것이기 때문이다 . 나는 하나님의 잠잠하심을 두려워해야 한다 ( 시편 50:21).