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 일하심이 흥미롭습니다. (2) 믿음으로 아기 모세를 떠나보낸 모세의 어머니는 결국에 가서는 이집트 왕 바로의 딸인 공주에게 삯을 받으면서 모세를 데려 다가 양육하게 되었습니다 ( 출애굽기 2:2-9, 현대인의 성경 ). 죽을 수도 있었던 자식이 살아있는 것만해도 감사하고 놀라운 일인데 삯까지 받으면서 양육하게 된 것입니다 . 하나님의 일하심이 흥미롭습니다 .