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 ...
이스라엘을 위해 싸우신 하나님께서는 ... 이스라엘을 위해 싸우신 하나님께서는 한 사람이 기도함으로 해와 달까지 멈추게 하셨습니다 ( 여호수아 10:14, 현대인의 성경 ). 동일하신 하나님께서는 사랑하시고 기뻐하시는 독생자 예수 그리스도께서 십자가상에서 " 나의 하나님 , 나의 하나님 , 어찌하여 나를 버리셨나이까 " 라고 크게 소리를 지르셨을 때 ( 마태복음 27:46) 그 기도를 거절하셨습니다 . 그 이유는 예수님의 이름으로 기도하는 우리의 기도를 응답해 주시기 위해서입니다 ( 요한복음 14:13-14; 16:24).