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 ...
부족함은 유익합니다 (It's beneficial for us to be lack in something). 예수님 한 분만으로 자족하는 비결을 배우지 않은 상태에서 ( 빌 4:11, 13) 우리가 하나도 부족함이 없을 때에는 ( 삿 18:10) 우리는 분명히 하나님께 범죄할 것입니다 (31 절 ). 그러므로 부족함이 있다는 것은 우리에게 유익한 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시 23:1). Without learning the secret of contentment - being satisfied with Jesus alone(Philippians 4:11, 13), when we lack nothing whatever(Judges 18:10) we will certainly commit sins against God(v.31). Therefore, it is beneficial for us to be lack in something (cf. Ps. 23:1).