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 ...
기다림 분명히 모세는 여호수아와 함께 하나님의 산으로 올라가면서 이스라엘의 장로들에게 " 너희는 여기서 우리가 너희에게로 돌아오기까지 기다리라 ..." 로 말했는데 ( 출 24:13-14) 기다리지 못하고 모세가 시내산에서 내려옴이 더딤을 보고 모여 아론과 함께 금송아지 우상을 만드는 이스라엘 백성들로 하여금 모세를 기다리라고 권면조차 하지 않았습니다 (32 장 ). 분명히 주님께서는 " 내가 진실로 속히 오리라 " 고 말씀하셨는데 ( 계시록 22:20) 믿음이 없는 사람들은 주님의 재림을 기다리지 못하고 주님의 재림의 더딤을 보고 우상을 만들어 숭배합니다 .