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 ...
바로 그 때가 온 식구가 하나님을 돌아가 하나님을 찾을 수 있는 기회입니다 . 참 하나님이 없고 식구를 가르칠 영적 지도자나 하나님의 말씀이 없이 살 때에 그 가정은 무질서하여 아무도 안전하게 다닐 수가 없을 것이며 어려움을 당할 수 있을 것입니다 . 바로 그 때가 온 식구가 하나님을 돌아가 하나님을 찾을 수 있는 기회입니다 . 그리할 때 그들은 하나님을 만날 수 있을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 역대하 15:3-5, 현대인의 성경 ).