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 ...
어떻게 친구에게 그렇게 말할수 있을까요? 욥은 " 혹시 내 아들들이 죄를 범하여 마음으로 하나님을 욕되게 하였을까 " 봐 " 그들을 불러다가 성결하게 하되 아침에 일어나서 그들의 명수대로 번제를 드렸 " 습니다 . " 욥의 행위가 항상 이러 " 했습니다 ( 욥기 1:5). 그런데 그 자녀들이 다 죽었습니다 (18-19 절 ). 이해가 안되는 것은 욥의 친구 중 빌닷은 욥에게 와서 이렇게 말했습니다 : " 네 자녀들이 주께 죄를 지었으므로 주께서 그들을 그 죄에 버려두셨 " 다 (8:4).