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 ...
어떻게 하나님을 신뢰할 수 있을까요? 귀를 기울여 지혜로우신 하나님의 말씀을 듣고 ( 잠언 22:17) 그 말씀을 우리 마음에 보전할 때 (18 절 ) 우리는 하나님을 신뢰할 수가 있습니다 (19 절 ). 우리가 하나님을 신뢰하지 못하는 이유는 우리 마음에 하나님의 말씀을 보전하고 있지 못하고 있기 때문입니다 . 우리가 하나님의 말씀을 우리 마음에 보전하지 못하는 이유는 우리가 하나님의 말씀을 들었으나 세상의 염려와 재물의 유혹에 말씀이 막혀 결실하지 못하고 있기 때문입니다 ( 마 13:22).