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 ...
그런데도 우리는 평안을 누리게 되자 다시 하나님께 범죄하였습니다. 우리가 수 없이 주님께 불순종하고 거역하며 주님의 계명을 저버리고 주님께 돌아오지 않고 있을 때 주님께서는 우리를 원수들의 손에 넘겨 고통을 당하게 하셨습니다 . 그 때에 우리는 고통 속에서 주님께 부르짖었고 주님께서 하늘에서 우리의 간구를 들으시고 우리에게 큰 자비를 베푸셔서 주님의 종들을 보내 우리를 원수들의 손에서 구출해 주셨습니다 . 그런데도 우리는 평안을 누리게 되자 다시 하나님께 범죄하였습니다 ( 참고 : 느헤미야 9:26-28, 현대인의 성경 ).