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 ...
하나님께서는 하나님의 종들을 통하여 우리에게 부지런히 그리고 거듭 말씀하고 계십니다. 하나님께서는 하나님의 종들을 통하여 우리에게 부지런히 그리고 거듭 말씀하고 계십니다 : “ 너희가 악한 길 , 악한 행위를 떠나서 돌아오라 .” 만일 우리가 이 하나님의 말씀을 계속해서 그리고 거듭 무시하면 , 우리는 사랑의 징계를 받을 것입니다 . 그 때서야 우리는 뉘우치고 회개하는 마음으로 하나님 아버지께 돌아가 ‘ 하나님께서 저의 행위대로 저에게 행하시려고 뜻하신 것을 저에게 행하셨습니다 ’ 라고 인정하며 고백하게 될 것입니다 ( 참고 : 스가랴 1:6; 히브리서 12:5-6, 현대인의 성경 ).