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 ...
우리는 하나님이 행하시는 일을 생각해야 합니다 . 우리는 하나님이 행하시는 일을 생각해야 합니다 . 그리고 우리는 일이 잘되어 갈 때는 기뻐하고 어려움을 당할 때는 우리의 삶을 되돌아보아야 합니다 . 하나님께서 우리의 삶에 형통할 때도 있게 하시지만 고통을 당하게 하실 때도 있습니다 . 그래서 우리는 다음에 무슨 일이 일어날지 알 수가 없습니다 ( 참고 : 전도서 7:13-14, 현대인의 성경 ).