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 ...
만일 우리가 하나님의 경고의 말씀을 듣지 않고 우리가 보기에 좋은 대로 계속 행하면 ... 만일 우리가 하나님의 경고의 말씀을 듣지 않고 우리가 보기에 좋은 대로 계속 행하면 우리는 하나님의 사랑의 징계로 인한 재앙을 만나게 될 것입니다 . 그 때 우리는 하나님께서 우리에게 경고하신 말씀이 성취되었는지 알게 될 것입니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서는 반드시 하나님의 말씀이 이루어질 증거를 우리에게 보여 주실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 44:28-29, 현대인의 성경 ).