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 ...
왜 하나님께서는 악인들을 벌하시지 않는 것일까요? 어째서 악인은 죽지도 않고 오래 살며 그 세력이 점점 강해지는 것일까요 ? 왜 그들은 자녀들과 손자들은 잘 되는 것일까요 ? 왜 악인들의 집은 평안하며 두려워해야 할 일이 없는 것일까요 ? 어째서 그들은 마냥 즐거워 세월을 노래와 춤으로 보내며 아무것도 부족한 것 없이 편안하게 수명대로 살다가 죽을 때도 고통 없이 죽는 것일까요 ? 왜 하나님께서는 악인들을 벌하시지 않는 것일까요 ? ( 참고 : 욥기 21:7-12, 현대인의 성경 ).