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 ...
과거에 주님께서 우리에게 행하신 일들을 기억하며 되새겨 보아야 합니다. 환난을 당할 때 우리는 과거에 주님께서 우리에게 행하신 일들을 기억하며 되새겨 보아야 합니다 . 우리는 주님의 모든 일을 묵상하며 주님께서 행하신 놀라운 일을 생각해야 합니다 . 그리할 때 우리는 기적의 하나님께서 우리에게 보이신 주님의 능력과 우리를 구원하시고 인도하신 일들로 말미암아 ‘ 하나님이시여 , 주님께서 행하시는 일은 다 거룩합니다 . 주님과 같은 위대한 신이 어디 있습니까 ?’ 라고 고백할 수밖에 없을 것입니다 ( 참고 : 시편 77:11-14, 20, 현대인의 성경 ).