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 ...
충분히 원망스러운 상황인데 ... 안 그래도 충분히 원망스러운 상황인데 ( 수 9:18), 그 상황이 더 악화되고 (10 장 ), 더욱더 악화되어 충분히 크게 두려움을 느낄 수 있는 상황이 되었다 할지라도 (11 장 ), 하나님께서는 동일하게 ' 두려워하지 말라 ' 고 말씀하실 뿐만 아니라 (10:8, 11:6) 그 상황들을 통하여 합력하여 선을 이루시사 ( 롬 8:28) 하나님의 분명한 목적을 이루어 나아가십니다 .