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 ...
사탄은 ... 사탄은 우리가 들은 말씀을 우리 마음에서 빼앗아 우리로 하여금 예수님을 믿어 구원을 얻지 못하게 합니다 ( 눅 8:12). 사탄은 우리가 기쁨으로 받은 말씀의 뿌리가 우리 마음에 깊이 내리지 못하게 하므로 잠깐 믿다가 시련을 당할 때에 우리로 하여금 예수님을 배반하게 만듭니다 (13 절 ). 사탄은 말씀을 들은 우리로 하여금 이생의 염려와 재물과 향락에 기운이 막혀 온전히 결실하지 못하게 합니다 (14 절 ). 그러나 주님은 우리로 하여금 착하고 좋은 마음으로 말씀을 듣고 지키게 하여 인내로 결실케 하십니다 (15 절 ).