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 ...
왜 하나님께서 그리하시는 것일까요 ? 하나님께서 우리에게 질병과 고통을 주십니다 . 그 질병과 고통으로 인해 우리는 입맛을 잃어 아무리 맛있는 음식이라도 쳐다보기가 싫어지며 우리의 몸은 점점 쇠약해져서 뼈와 가죽만 남게 되고 결국 우리는 죽음 직전에 이르게 됩니다 . 왜 하나님께서 그리하시는 것일까요 ? 어쩌면 그 이유는 우리를 깨우치기 위해서 일수도 있습니다 ( 참고 : 욥기 33:19-22, 현대인의 성경 ).