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 ...
하나님 아버지의 뜻은 ... 본디오 빌라도도 찾지 못한 죽을 죄가 없으셨던 예수님 ( 눅 23:4, 14-15, 22) 그럼에도 불구하고 예수님을 반드시 십자가에 못박아 죽여야 한다고 큰 소리로 외쳤던 유대인 무리들 (23 절 ), 결국 그들의 큰소리가 빌라도의 무죄 판결 소리를 이겨서 그들의 뜻대로 (25 절 ) 예수님은 십자가에 못박혀 죽으셨습니다 . 하나님 아버지의 뜻은 그 유대인들이 원하는 뜻대로 예수님을 십자가에 못박혀 죽게하시므로 그 사람들의 죄를 사하여 주시고 그들을 구원하시는 것이었습니다 .