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 우리는 우리가 당한 시험을 감당할 수 없다고 생각하는 것일까요 ? 분명히 성경은 " 하나님은 신실하신 분이시므로 여러분이 감당할 수 없는 시험당하는 것을 허락하지 않으시고 ..." 라고 말씀하고 있는데 왜 우리는 우리가 당한 시험을 감당할 수 없다고 생각하는 것일까요 ? 우리에게 감당할 능력이 없는 이유가 무엇일까요 ? 혹시 우리는 감당할 능력을 주시는 신실하신 하나님을 믿지 못해서 그런 것이 아닐까요 ? 혹시 우리는 믿음으로 살아가지 않고 보는 것으로 살아가고 있어서 그런 것은 아닐까요 ? ( 고린도전서 10:13, 현대인의 성경 ; 고린도후서 5:7, 새번역 )