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 ...
왜 용서하지 않고 있나요?
아니 다윗은 밧세바와 동침하는 악과 우리아를 죽이는 더 큰 악을 범하고서도(삼하11장) 나단 선지자의 책망을 받고 “내가 여호와께 죄를 범하였노라”고 고백했을 때 하나님께 용서를 받지 않았나요?(12:13, 현대인의 성경) 그런데 어찌하여 다윗은 다말을 강간하는 악을 범한 후 그녀를 쫓아내는 더 큰 악을 범한(13:16) 암논을 죽인 압살롬(29-29절)을 예루살렘에 다시 데리고 오게 한 후(14:21) 2년 동안이나 그의 얼굴을 보지 않을 정도로(24, 28절) 그를 용서하지 않고 있었을까요?(유진 피터슨)
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