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 ...
우리 삶 속에 설명할 수 없는 일들이 얼마나 많습니까 ? “ 그 어떤 점쟁이와 마법사와 무당과 점성가도 ” 느부갓네살 왕이 물은 “ 신비스러운 일을 설명할 수가 없 ” 었습니다 . 그 이유는 “ 그 비밀을 밝힐 수 있는 ” 분은 오직 하늘에 계신 하나님밖에 없기 때문입니다 ( 다니엘 2:27-28, 현대인의 성경 ). 우리 삶 속에 설명할 수 없는 일들이 얼마나 많습니까 ? 오직 하늘에 계신 하나님께서만이 그 일들을 우리에게 설명해주시사 우리로 하여금 깨닫게 하실 수 있습니다 .