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 ...
뜻을 막으시는 하나님? 주님께서는 사랑하사 택하시고 구원하실 뿐만 아니라 사명을 주시사 주님의 뜻을 이루시고자 하시는 주님의 종이 그를 죽이려하는 사람들로 인해 생사의 갈림길에 놓였을 때에 심지어 불신자도 사용하시사 그 죽이려는 사람들의 뜻을 막으시사 주님의 종을 구원해 내시기도 하십니다 ( 사도행전 27:42-43).