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 ...
어쩔 때에 정면 대결을 피하고 주님으로 하여금 ... 어쩔 때에 하나님께서는 우리로 하여금 정면 공격을 피하고 우리의 대적자들 뒤로 돌아가 공격 태세를 취하고 있길 원하실 때도 있습니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 우리보다 앞서 가셔서 우리의 대적자들을 치시기 위해서입니다 ( 참고 : 사무엘하 5:23-24, 현대인의 성경 ). 그러므로 우리는 영적으로 민감하여 성령님의 인도하심 따라 순종하여 어쩔 때에 정면 대결을 피하고 주님으로 하여금 우리의 대적자들을 치시도록 잠잠히 주님을 신뢰하며 기다릴 필요가 있습니다 .