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 그리도 욕심을 크게 내는 것인가? 광야와 같은 이 세상인데 왜 그리도 욕심을 크게 내며 하나님을 시험하고 있는 것인가 ? 그 원인은 우리가 하나님께서 과거에 우리의 삶 속에 행하신 큰 일을 속히 잊어버리고 또한 하나님의 가르침을 기다리지 않고 있기 때문이다 . 그 결과 우리의 영혼은 쇠약해졌다 ( 시편 106:13-15, 21).