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 ...
하나님을 향하여 마음이 정함이 없고 하나님의 언약에 성실하지 않는 자는(시78:37) 하나님의 언약을 지키지 않고 하나님의 율법 준행을 거절하며 하나님께서 행하신 것과 그/녀에게 보이신 하나님의 기이한 일을 잊어버립니다(10-11절). 그/녀는 계속해서 하나님께 범죄하며 하나님을 배반합니다(17절). 그/녀는 하나님을 시험하며 또한 하나님을 대적합니다(18-19절). 그/녀는 욕심을 버리지 않습니다(30절). 그/녀는 여전히 범죄하며 하나님의 기인한 일들을 믿지 않습니다(32절).