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 ...
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"힘에 겹도록 심한 고난을 당하여 살 소망까지 끊어지고" "우리는 우리 자신이 사형 선고를 받은 줄 알았"을 때 이것은 우리로 우리 자신을 "의지하지 말고 오직 죽은 자를 다시 살리시는 하나님만 의지하게 하"시는 것임을 알아야 합니다(고후 1:8-9). 우리는 하나님을 의지하되 과거에도 우리를 건지신 하나님께서 지금도 건지실 것이고 앞으로도 건지시기를 믿음으로 바라고 소망해야 합니다(10절). 그리고 우리는 우리를 위해 기도해 줄만한 형제, 자매들에게 "우리를 위하여 간구함으로 도"와 달라고 기도 요청을 해야 합니다(11절).
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