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 ...
감당할 수 없어 보이는 힘든 위기에서도 ... 우리 육신의 눈으로 보고 생각할 때 우 리가 감당할 수 없을 정도로 훨씬 힘든 일을 접한다 할지라도 우리는 과거에 하나님께서 우리의 삶 속에 제일 힘든 위기에서도 건져 주신 것을 기억하고 두려워하지 말아야 합니다 . 그 이유는 과거의 제일 힘든 위기에서도 건져 주신 하나님께서는 지금 우리가 접한 감당할 수 없어 보이는 힘든 위기에서도 반드시 건져 주실 것이기 때문입니다 ( 참고 : 신명기 7:17-19; 고린도전서 10:13; 히브리서 13:8, 현대인의 성경 ).