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 ...
하나님을 시험하지 말고 오히려 하나님께 부르짖어야 합니다 . 마실 물이 없으므로 지도자 모세와 다투므로 하나님을 시험하였던 이스라엘 백성이 모세를 원망하였을 때 모세는 하나님께 " 내가 이 백성을 어떻게 해야 합니까 ? 얼마 안 가서 그들이 나에게 돌질할 것입니다 " 라고 부르짖었습니다 . 궁핍함 속에서 다툼과 원망이 있을 때 우리는 함께 하나님을 시험하지 말고 오히려 하나님께 부르짖어야 합니다 . 반드시 하나님께서 응답하실 것입니다 ( 출애굽기 17:1-6, 현대인의 성경 ).