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 ...
항상 그 때가 있는 것은 아닙니다.
I believe there is time to repent, time to be forgiven, time to be reconciled and time to restore our relationship. I think we must remember that there may not be always time to forgive and forget and time to express our love.
(회개할 때와 용서받을 때, 화목할 때과 관계가 회복될 때가 있다고 저는 믿습니다. 우리는 기억해야 합니다. 용서하고 잊어버리며 사랑을 표현할 때가 항상 잊지 않다는 사실을 ...)
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