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 ...
하나님의 성소에 들어갔을 때 깨닫은 3가지 악인들의 형통과 의인의 고통의 문제를 이해하기가 무척이나 힘들었지만 시편 기자 아삽은 하나님의 성소에 들어갔을 때 3 가지를 깨닫았습니다 : (1) 악인들의 최후 : 주님께서 악인들을 미끄러운 곳에 두셔서 파멸에 밀어 넣으실 것이기에 그들은 순식간에 멸망하며 끔찍한 종말에 이르게 될 것입니다 , (2) 자기 자신이 어리석고 무식하여 주님 앞에서 짐승 같다는 것입니다 , (3) 의인의 최후 : 주님은 의인을 교훈으로 인도하시니 후에는 영광으로 의인을 영접하실 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 73:16-24, 현대인의 성경 ).