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 ...
기도와 말씀 순종을 통해 깨닫는 하나님의 뜻? 베드로가 기도하려고 하는 중에 환상을 보고 무슨 뜻인지 속으로 의아해 하고 그 환상에 대하여 생각하고 있었습니다 . 그 때 이미 주님은 그 환상의 뜻을 이루시고자 주님께서 고넬료의 집에서 보낸 두 사람이 베드로를 찾고 있었고 성령님께서 그에게 의심하지 말고 그 두 사람과 함께 가라고 말씀하셨습니다 . 그러므로 베드로는 성령님의 말씀에 순종하였고 그 순종의 결과로 그 환상의 의미를 깨닫게 되었습니다 ( 사도행전 10:9-35).