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 ...
우리가 매우 힘들고 어려울 때 ... 우리가 매우 힘들고 어려울 때 우리가 생각하기에 우리에게 큰 도움이 될 만한 이웃에게 도움을 청한다 할지라도 어쩌면 그 이웃은 우리를 도와주지 않는 것이 아니라 도와주지 못할 수도 있습니다 . 그 이유는 하나님께서 그 이웃으로 하여금 우리를 돕지 못하도록 막으실 것이기 때문입니다 . 하나님께서 그리하시는 이유는 우리가 하나님께 한 맹세나 언약이나 약속을 깨뜨렸기 ( 배반했기 ) 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 에스겔 17:17-18, 현대인의 성경 ).