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 ...
의미 없는 숫자, 의미 있는 순종 하나님에게는 숫자가 의미가 없습니다 . 하나님은 하나님의 명령을 순종하는지에 의미를 두십니다 . 심히 큰 숫자의 사람들이 하나님의 명령을 거역하고 하나님을 버리므로 스스로 형통하지 못하게 하는 것보다 적은 무리의 사람들이 하나님의 명령을 순종하므로 하나님께서 형통케 하시는 것이 훨씬 낫습니다 ( 역대하 24:20, 24).