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 ...
혹시 우리가 지금 망설이고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 왜 우리는 망설이는 것일까요 ? 소돔과 고모라를 멸망시키기 전에 천사들이 롯을 재촉하였지만 롯은 서둘러 자기 아내와 두 딸을 데리고 나가지 않고 망설였습니다 . 결국 그 천사들은 롯과 그의 아내와 두 딸의 손을 잡아 성 밖으로 이끌어내었는데 이것은 하나님께서 롯에게 자비를 베푸셨기 때문입니다 ( 창세기 18:15-16, 현대인의 성경 ). 주님께서 재촉하시면서 서두루라고 말씀하고 계신대 혹시 우리가 지금 망설이고 있는 것은 아닌지요 ? 왜 우리는 망설이는 것일까요 ?