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 ...
우리가 능력이 없음을 아시면서도 그리 말씀하시는 주님 ... 우리는 모인 사람들에게 먹을 것을 줄 수 있는 능력이 없기에 그들이 가까운 마을로 보내 각자 음식을 사 먹게 하길 원하지만 , 주님은 우리가 그들에게 먹을 것을 주라고 말씀하고 계십니다 . 우리가 능력이 없음을 아시면서도 그리 말씀하시는 주님은 물고기 2 마리와 빵다섯 개로 남자면 약 5,000 명을 먹이시는 오병이어의 기적 (2 fish and 5 breads miracle) 을 이루셨고 지금도 이루실 수 있는 전능하신 하나님이십니다 ( 마가복음 6:35-44, 현대인의 성경 ).