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 ...
"인생의 모든 날이 하나님을 의지해야 하는 날들입니다. 그러나 우리의 마음은 쉽게 하나님을 떠납니다. 눈에 보이지 않는 하나님 대신 보이는 세상을 의지합니다. 그래서 하나님께서는 때때로 우리에게 시련과 어려움을 만나게 하십니다. 곤고한 영혼으로 살아가게도 하십니다. 하나님 없이 사는 것이 얼마나 힘겨운 것인지를 몸소 깨닫게 하시기 위함입니다." (김남준, "거기 계시면 응답하시는 하나님")