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 ...
“ 악한 자가 잘되고 정직하지 못한 자가 성공하는 것이 무슨 이유입니까 ?” 예레미야 선지자처럼 우리는 주님께 한 가지 물어보고 싶은 것이 있을 수 있습니다 : “ 악한 자가 잘되고 정직하지 못한 자가 성공하는 것이 무슨 이유입니까 ?” ( 참고 : 예레미야 12:1, 현대인의 성경 ) 또한 우리는 시편 기자처럼 이렇게 질문할 수도 있을 것입니다 : ‘ 주님 , 어떻게 악한 사람들이 잘 되고 있는 것인가요 ? 어떻게 그들은 일평생 아무런 고통도 없이 건강하게 지내며 , 언제나 편안한 생활을 하고 그들의 재산을 날로 늘어만 가는 것인가요 ?’ ( 참고 : 시편 73:3-4, 12, 현대인의 성경 )