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 사탄이 우리를 막을까요? 사도 바울은 데살로니가 교회 성도들의 얼굴 보기를 열정으로 더욱 힘썼습니다 ( 살전 2:17). 그러나 사탄이 바울을 막았습니다 (18 절 ). 그 이유가 무엇일까요 ? 어쩌면 그 이유는 바울을 통하여 말씀을 듣고 기쁨으로 받았던 데살로니가 교회 성도들로 하여금 (1:6) 핍박과 고난을 당하고 있었을 때 (2:14) 온전히 결실하지 못하고 , 주님을 배반하여 , 구원을 얻지 못하게 하려는 것이 아니였을까 생각합니다 ( 눅 8:12-14).