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 ...
하나님 앞에서 우리의 의무를 감당해야 하는데 ... 하나님은 다윗을 사울 왕의 손에 넘기지 않으셨는대도 불구하고 십 사람들은 다윗을 사울 왕의 손에 넘기는 것이 자기들의 의무라고 사울 왕에게 말했습니다 . 그 때 사울 왕은 십 사람들에게 " 여호와께 복 받기를 원하노라 " 고 말했습니다 ( 사무엘상 23:14, 20-21). 하나님을 두려워하기 보다 사람을 두려워하므로 하나님의 뜻을 행하는 의무를 감당하지 않고 그 사람의 뜻을 행하는 것을 자기 의무로 여기므로 그 사람에게 축복의 말을 듣는 것이 무슨 의미가 있습니까 ?