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 ...
광야의 축복 하나님께서는 다윗을 왕궁에서 광야로 몰아내셨습니다 ( 사무엘하 15:23, 현대인의 성경 ). 사랑의 하나님은 우리가 죄를 범했을 때 우리를 광야로 데리고 가서 부드러운 말로 우리를 잘 타이르시고 위로해 주시는 하나님이십니다 ( 호세아 2:14, 현대인의 성경 ). 모든 것이 부족함이 없는 왕궁에서 하나님께 죄를 범하기보다 모든 것이 부족한 광야에서 하나님의 음성을 듣고 하나님께 수종하는 것이 훨씬 더 낫습니다 .