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 ...
비록 내가 나를 향하신 하나님의 뜻을 모른다 할지라도 ... 나를 향하신 하나님의 뜻이 무엇인지를 아는 것보다 더 중요한 것은 나를 향하신 하나님의 뜻은 " 선하시고 기뻐하시고 온전하신 뜻 "( 로마서 12:2) 인 줄 믿는 것이다 . 비록 내가 나를 향하신 하나님의 뜻을 모른다 할지라도 내가 하나님의 선하시고 기뻐하시고 온전하신 주권적인 뜻 안에 있다는 사실만으로도 우리는 위로를 받을 수 밖에 없다 .