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 ...
나 혼자 살자고 함께하지 않고 도망한다면? 우리가 접한 위태한 상황이 길어지고 우리가 아무리 애써도 그 위기의 상황에서 벗어날 기미가 보이지 않을 때 우리 중에서는 절망 중에 도망 ( 도피 ) 하려고 시도하려는 사람들이 있을 수 있습니다 . 그러나 그들이 공동체와 함께하지 않고 자기들만 살겠다고 도망하려고 하면 하나님께서 그 공동체 전체를 구원하시려는 뜻을 이루시지 않을 수도 있습니다 ( 사도행전 27:9, 18, 20, 30-31).