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 ...
한 사람으로 말미암아
한 사람 "아간"의 범죄로 말미암아 온 이스라엘 백성들이 괴로움을 당했습니다(여호수아 7:1, 25). 나 한 사람의 회개치 않은 범죄로 인해 온 공동체(가족 및 교회 등)가 괴로움을 당할 수 있습니다.
한 사람 "아담"의 범죄로 말미암아 사망이 모든 사람에게 이르렀습니다(로마서 5:12).
나는 아담의 불순종으로 인해 영적으로 죽었던 자입니다(에베소서 2:1, 현대인의 성경).
한 분 예수 그리스도의 죽으심과 부활하심으로 인해 나는 죄사함과 의롭다하심을 받아(로마서 4:25) 영원한 생명이 넘칩니다.
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