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 ...
부모가 자기 후세대에 미칠 재앙의 말씀을 하나님께 받고도 ... 부모가 자기 후세대에 미칠 재앙의 말씀을 하나님께 받고도 자기 시대에는 평화와 안전이 있다고 해서 받은 그 하나님의 재앙의 말씀이 다 좋다고 생각한다면 그 부모는 후세대를 사랑하는 부모라 말할 수 있을지 모르겠습니다 ( 참고 : 이사야 39:5-8, 현대인의 성경 ).