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 ...
내 마음을 속이지 말아야 할텐데 ... 너무나 갈급한 위기 상황에서 하나님께 간구하면서 ( 예레미야 42:1-4) 하나님께서 우리에게 무슨 말씀을 하시던지 , 듣기 좋든지 좋지 않든지 , 그대로 순종하겠다고 말해 놓고서 (6 절 ) 하나님께서 우리가 기대한대로 기도응답을 하지 않으시고 오히려 우리가 원하지 않는데로 말씀하시므로 우리는 그 말씀에 불순종합니다 (21 절 ). 이것은 우리 마음을 속이는 것입니다 (20 절 ). 그 불순종의 결과는 분명히 있다는 것을 우리는 알아야 합니다 (22 절 ).