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 ...
우리의 인생을 뒤돌아보면서 우리는 잠시 멈춰 서서 우리의 인생을 뒤돌아보면서 우리가 애써 이룩한 그 모든 것을 잘 살펴보아야 합니다 . 그 이유는 혹시 그 모든 것이 하나님 보시기에 아무런 의미도 없으며 바람을 잡으려는 것처럼 다 무익한 것일 수도 있기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 2:11, 현대인의 성경 ).