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 ...
이해할 수 없는 일들 내 삶 속에 일어나는 이해할 수 없는 일들 , 내 명철로 이해가 안되지만 나는 오히려 그것이 다행이란 생각이 듭니다 . 그 이유는 나는 하나님을 신뢰하며 인정할 수 밖에 없기 때문입니다 . 만일 그 일들이 내 명철로 이해가 된다면 나는 하나님을 믿기 보다 나 자신의 명철을 의지할 것입니다 ( 잠언 3:5-6).