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 ...
하나님께서 하나님의 예언의 말씀들을 통해 우리에게 장차 일어날 일들을 말씀해 주실 때 ... 하나님께서 하나님의 예언의 말씀들을 통해 우리에게 장차 일어날 일들을 말씀해 주실 때 우리는 그 예언의 말씀들로 인해 충분히 고민할 수밖에 없고 그러다가 우리 힘이 없어질 수도 있습니다 . 우리가 힘이 없어 숨도 제대로 쉬지 못할 정도가 될지라도 주님은 십자가에 못자국난 손으로 우리를 어루만져주시고 우리에게 힘을 주실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 다니엘 10:14-18, 현대인의 성경 ).