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 ...
하나님을 향하여 원망할 수밖에 없는 상황인데 ... " 하나님을 향하여 원망 " 할 수밖에 없는 상황임에도 불구하고 " 이 모든 일에 " " 범죄하지 아니하고 " 오히려 하나님을 " 예배하며 " 찬양하는 욥과 같은 성도야 말로 " 까닭 없이 " " 하나님을 경외 " 하는 자요 " 틀림없이 " 하나님께서 심지어 사탄에게도 칭찬하시는 하나님의 자녀입니다 ( 욥기 1:6-22).