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 우리를 버리시고 잊으셨다고 생각할 때 ... 하나님께서 우리를 버리시고 잊으셨다고 생각할 때 하나님의 말씀은 “ 어떻게 여자가 젖 먹는 자식을 잊을 수 있으며 자기가 낳은 아들을 불쌍히 여기지 않을 수 있겠느냐 ? 어머니는 자기 자식을 잊을 수 있을는지 몰라도 나는 너희를 잊지 않을 것이다 ”( 참고 : 이사야 49:14-15, 현대인의 성경 ).