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 ...
다시는 주님을 뵙지 못하고 떠돌아다니는 방랑자가 된 것 죄를 이기지 못하고 죄에 다스림을 받아 동생 아벨을 죽인 가인의 형벌은 주님께서 그를 쫓아내시사 그가 다시는 주님을 뵙지 못하고 떠돌아다니는 방랑자가 된 것입니다 ( 창세기 4:7-8, 14, 현대인의 성경 ). 죄도 없으신 예수님께서는 우리의 모든 죄를 대신 짊어지시고 우리 죄를 사하시고 구원하시기 위해 십자가에 못 박히셨을 때 하나님 아버지께 버림을 받으셔서 " 나의 하나님 , 나의 하나님 , 어찌하여 나를 버리셨나이까 " 라고 크게 소리를 지르셨습니다 ( 마태복음 27:46).