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 ...
받은 것과 들은 것을 기억에 되살려 그것을 지키고 회개해야 합니다.
주님은 우리의 행위를 알고 계십니다. 어쩌면 지금 주님은 우리에게 "네가 살아있다는 이름은 가졌으나 사실 죽은 거나 다름이 없다," "네 행위가
하나님 앞에서 완전하지 못하다"라고 말씀하고 계시고 있는지 모릅니다. 우리는 주님의 말씀대로 우리가 받은 것과 들은 것을 기억에
되살려 그것을 지키고 회개해야 합니다. 만일 우리가 정신을 차리지 않으면 주님은 도둑같이 오실 것입니다(요한계시록
3:1-3, 현대인의 성경).
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