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 ...
여호와를 자기 하나님으로 삼는 백성은 복이 있습니다.
"여호와를 자기 하나님으로 삼는 백성은 복이 있"습니다. 그 이유는 "여호와는 나의 사랑이시요 나의 요새이시요 나의 산성이시요 나를 건지시는 이시요 나의 방패이시"기 때문입니다. 그 하나님은 "나의 반석"이시요 "전쟁을 위해 나를 훈련시켜 전투에 대비하게 하"십니다. 하나님께서는 "진실을 말하지 않으며 맹세하고서도 거짓말 하는 자들"과의 싸움에서 우리에게 승리를 주십니다. 그러므로 "여호와를 자기 하나님으로 삼는 백성은 복이 있"습니다(시편 144:1-2, 8, 10-11, 15, 현대인의 성경).
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