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 ...
오히려 뒷걸음질을 하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 하나님께서는 우리에게 “ 너희는 나에게 순종하라 . 그러면 나는 너희 하나님이 되고 너희는 내 백성이 될 것이다 . 너희는 내가 명령한 길로 행하라 . 그러면 모든 일이 다 잘 될 것이다 ” 라고 말씀하셨으나 우리는 하나님의 말씀을 듣지도 않았고 귀를 기울이지도 않고 우리들의 고집과 악한 생각을 따라 우리들 멋대로 행하고 전진하기보다는 오히려 뒷걸음질을 하고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? ( 참고 : 예레미야 7:23-24, 현대인의 성경 )