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 ...
주님의 뜻을 행할 때에 오는 핍박? 안식일에 주인이신 예수님께서 주님의 뜻을 행하신 것인데 유대인들은 예수님께서 자기들의 뜻대로 행하지 않았기에 예수님을 핍박했습니다 ( 요한복음 5:1-16, 현대인의 성경 ). 주님의 종이 주님의 뜻을 행하는 것인데 교인들은 자기들의 뜻대로 행하지 않는다고 주님의 종을 힘들게 할 때가 있습니다 . 반대로 , 주님의 종이 주님의 뜻을 행하지 않고 자기의 뜻을 행함으로 말미암아 교인들이 괴로울 때가 있습니다 .