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 ...
그 이유는 하나님께서는 우리 모두가 회개하게 되기를 바라고 계시기 때문입니다. 하나님께서는 우리가 행한 죄악된 일들을 모르는 척하지 않으시고 반드시 그 대가를 받도록 하셔야 하며 또한 우리의 지난 일을 철저하게 계산하셔서 우리가 행한 그대로 갚아 주셔야 함에도 불구하고 오래 참으시고 , 너그럽게 대해주시면서 우리에게 넘치는 자비를 베풀어 주시고계십니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서는 우리 모두가 회개하게 되기를 바라고 계시기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 65:6-7; 로마서 2:4; 베드로후서 3:9, 현대인의 성경 ).