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 ...
쉬운 줄로 생각되는 가능하게 보이는 일만 행합니다. 믿음은 불가능하게 보이는 일도 전능하시고 불가능이 없으신 하나님을 의지하여 믿음으로 하나님의 말씀에 순종케 하지만 불신앙은 자신의 지식을 의지하여 쉬운 줄로 생각되는 가능하게 보이는 일만 행합니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 1:41, 현대인의 성경 ; 창세기 17:1, 18:14).