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 ...
왜 하나님은 인간의 지혜, 능력, 문벌 등을 페하려 하시는 것일까요? " 왜 하나님은 인간의 지혜 , 능력 , 문벌 등을 ' 폐하려 ' 하십니까 ? 그것은 이것들이 마치 인간들에게 구원을 가져다 줄 수 있는 양 환상을 주어 인간들로 하여금 이들을 믿고 의지하게 하고 , 진정한 구원자인 하나님을 믿고 의지하지 못하게 하기 때문입니다 . 즉 그들은 우상이 되어 그들을 소유한 인간들들 하여금 자신감과 자만심을 갖도록 하고 하나님을 믿고 의지하지 못하도록 하기 때문입니다 " ( 참고 : 고전 1:28). [ 김세윤 , " 고린도전서 강해 "]