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 ...
우리를 긍휼히 여기시는 하나님 비록 우리가 돌이켜 말없이 하나님을 신뢰하여 구원을 바고 힘을 얻기를 원하지 않을지라도 하나님께서는 아직도 우리가 돌아오기를 기다리고 계시며 우리에게 사랑을 베푸시려고 하십니다 . 그 이유는 하나님은 우리를 긍휼히 여기려 하시기 때문입니다 . 정의의 하나님을 기다리는 자마다 복이 있습니다 ( 이사야 30:15, 18, 현대인의 성경 ).