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 ...
하나님께서 행하신 일로 즐거워할 것입니다. 하나님께서는 하나님의 백성들을 불쌍히 여겨 그들을 돌아오게 할 것이니 그들이 하나님에게 버림받은 적이 없었던 것처럼 될 것입니다 . 하나님은 그들의 부르짖음에 응답하실 것입니다 . 그 결과 하나님께서는 그들을 강하게 하여 용사와 같게 하실 것입니다 . 그러므로 하나님의 백성들의 마음이 포도주를 마신 것같이 기쁠 것이요 그들의 자녀들도 그것을 보고 기뻐하며 하나님께서 행하신 일로 즐거워할 것입니다 ( 참고 : 스가랴 10:6-7, 현대인의 성경 ).