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 ...
하나님의 은혜와 사랑의 징계? 하나님의 은혜는 원수 마귀가 우리에게 접근할 때 하나님께서는 우리에게 도움의 손을 내미시사 우리를 지켜주시고 또한 부드러운 손길로 우리를 인도해 주시는 것입니다 . 하나님의 사랑의 징계는 그 도움의 손을 거두시는 것입니다 ( 참고 : 예레미야 애가 2:3; 욥기 29:4; 이사야 40:11, 현대인의 성경 ).