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 ...
사탄이 그리한 것이 아닌가요 ? 과연 하나님께서는 깨끗하며 죄가 없고 허물도 없으며 잘못한 것이 아무것도 없었던 욥을 칠 구실을 찾으셨고 욥을 원수처럼 대하셨던 것이었나요 ? ( 욥기 33:9-10, 현대인의 성경 ) 사탄이 그리한 것이 아닌가요 ? (1:9-11; 2:4-5) 사탄은 우리를 원수처럼 대하고 우리를 치므로 우리로 하여금 하나님을 더 이상 경외하지 않고 주님을 향하여 욕하게 만들려고 하고 있습니다 (1:9, 11; 2:5).