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 ...
의심하면서 하나님께 기도하는 사람은 ... 믿음의 시련 가운데 의심하면서 하나님께 기도하는 사람은 마치 바람에 밀려 출렁거리는 바다 물결과 같습니다 . 그런 사람은 주님에게서 무엇을 받으리라고 생각해서는 안 됩니다 . 그는 이중 인격자이며 언제나 자기가 하는 일에 갈피를 못 잡고 흔들리는 사람입니다 ( 야고보서 1:5-8, 현대인의 성경 ).