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 ...
하나님께서 어려워서 못하실 일이 있겠습니까 ? 온 인류의 하나님께서 어려워서 못하실 일이 있겠습니까 ? 우리는 슬픔 가운데서도 하나님을 바라보며 기도할 때 위대한 능력과 힘으로 천지를 만드신 주님은 어려워서 못하실 일이 하나도 없다 ( 할 수 없는 일이 없다 ) 는 사실을 믿음으로 간구해야 합니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 32:17, 27, 현대인의 성경 ).