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 ...
미래에 대한 두려움과 불안함 아직 일어나지도 않은 미래의 상황을 두려워하고 불안해 하는 것은 자신 뿐만 아니라 주위에 있는 사랑하는 사람들까지 힘들게 할 수 있습니다 . 자신의 명철을 의지 하지 말고 주권자이신 하나님을 신뢰해야 합니다 ( 잠언 3:5-6). 그리고 보는데로 행하지 말고 믿음으로 행해야 합니다 ( 고린도후서 5:7).