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 ...
죽임을 당하는 위협 속에 계셨던 예수님은 ...
헤롯은 아기 예수님을 죽이려고 동방에서 예루살렘에 찾아온 박사들에게 "가서 아기에 대하여 자세히 알아보고
찾거든 내게도 알려주시오 ..."라고 말했는데, 대제사장들과
바리새인들은 예수님을 죽일 음모를 꾸미면서 "누구든지 예수님이 계신 곳을 알면 반드시 알려야 한다는
명령을 내렸"습니다(마태복음 2:1, 7-8,
13; 요한복음 11:53, 57, 현대인의 성경). 죽임을 당하는 위협 속에 계셨던 예수님은 우리를 살리셔서
영원한 생명을 주시고자 스스로 십자가에 목숨을 버리셨습니다(요한복음 10:15, 28; 요한일서 3:16).
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