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 ...
마치 “이스라엘 백성이 목자 없는 양처럼 산에 뿔뿔이 흩어졌”던 것처럼 ... 마치 “ 이스라엘 백성이 목자 없는 양처럼 산에 뿔뿔이 흩어졌 ” 던 것처럼 지금 우리가 보기에도 자기 목사님도 없고 자기 집 (home church) 과 같은 교회가 없어 여기저기 뿔뿔이 흩어져 방황하는 성도님들이 많은데 하나님 보시기에는 어떠할까요 ? ( 참고 : 역대하 18:16, 현대인의 성경 )