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 ...
은이나 숨겨진 보물을 찾는 것처럼 우리는 하나님을 아는 지식을 추구해야 합니다 . 은이나 숨겨진 보물을 찾는 것처럼 우리는 하나님을 아는 지식을 추구해야 합니다 . 우리는 지혜로운 하나님의 말씀을 소중히 여겨 그 말씀에 귀를 기울이고 그것을 이해하려고 노력해야 합니다 . 그리할 때 하나님께서 우리에게 지혜를 주시며 지식과 깨달음도 주시므로 우리는 하나님을 경외하는 것이 무엇인지 깨닫게 될 것이며 하나님에 대한 지식도 얻게 될 것입니다 ( 참고 : 잠언 2:1-6, 현대인의 성경 ).